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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.67, 23,929.99 and 9,297.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.67, 23,929.99 and 9,297.32 is: 13,941.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.67 : 23,929.99 = 9,297.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.67/23,929.99 = 9,297.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.67x = 23,929.99 × 9,297.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.67x = 222,484,631.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,484,631.73/15,958.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,941.31

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