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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.48, 23,882.40 and 9,389.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.48, 23,882.40 and 9,389.76 is: 14,050.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.48 : 23,882.40 = 9,389.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.48/23,882.40 = 9,389.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.48x = 23,882.40 × 9,389.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.48x = 224,250,004.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,250,004.22/15,960.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,050.33

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