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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,957.54, 23,928.30 and 9,296.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,957.54, 23,928.30 and 9,296.19 is: 13,939.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,957.54 : 23,928.30 = 9,296.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,957.54/23,928.30 = 9,296.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,957.54x = 23,928.30 × 9,296.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,957.54x = 222,442,023.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,442,023.18/15,957.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,939.62

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