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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.04, 23,944.92 and 9,372.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.04, 23,944.92 and 9,372.32 is: 14,061.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.04 : 23,944.92 = 9,372.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.04/23,944.92 = 9,372.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.04x = 23,944.92 × 9,372.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.04x = 224,419,452.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,419,452.61/15,960.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,061.33

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