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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,964.60, 23,898.30 and 9,371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,964.60, 23,898.30 and 9,371.20 is: 14,028.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,964.60 : 23,898.30 = 9,371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,964.60/23,898.30 = 9,371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,964.60x = 23,898.30 × 9,371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,964.60x = 223,955,748.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,955,748.96/15,964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,028.27

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