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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954.84, 23,924.43 and 9,293.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954.84, 23,924.43 and 9,293.60 is: 13,935.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954.84 : 23,924.43 = 9,293.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954.84/23,924.43 = 9,293.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954.84x = 23,924.43 × 9,293.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954.84x = 222,344,142.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,344,142.46/15,954.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,935.84

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