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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954.48, 23,873.40 and 9,383.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954.48, 23,873.40 and 9,383.76 is: 14,041.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954.48 : 23,873.40 = 9,383.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954.48/23,873.40 = 9,383.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954.48x = 23,873.40 × 9,383.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954.48x = 224,022,255.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,022,255.98/15,954.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,041.34

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