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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,957.27, 23,909.99 and 9,389.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,957.27, 23,909.99 and 9,389.43 is: 14,068.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,957.27 : 23,909.99 = 9,389.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,957.27/23,909.99 = 9,389.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,957.27x = 23,909.99 × 9,389.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,957.27x = 224,501,130.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,501,130.46/15,957.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,068.89

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