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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.54, 23,929.80 and 9,297.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.54, 23,929.80 and 9,297.19 is: 13,941.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.54 : 23,929.80 = 9,297.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.54/23,929.80 = 9,297.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.54x = 23,929.80 × 9,297.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.54x = 222,479,897.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,479,897.26/15,958.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,941.12

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