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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.01, 23,881.70 and 9,389.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.01, 23,881.70 and 9,389.29 is: 14,049.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.01 : 23,881.70 = 9,389.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.01/23,881.70 = 9,389.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.01x = 23,881.70 × 9,389.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.01x = 224,232,207.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,232,207.50/15,960.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,049.63

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