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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,956.82, 23,927.19 and 9,295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,956.82, 23,927.19 and 9,295.44 is: 13,938.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,956.82 : 23,927.19 = 9,295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,956.82/23,927.19 = 9,295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,956.82x = 23,927.19 × 9,295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,956.82x = 222,413,759.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,413,759.01/15,956.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,938.48

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