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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.48, 23,891.40 and 9,395.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.48, 23,891.40 and 9,395.76 is: 14,059.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.48 : 23,891.40 = 9,395.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.48/23,891.40 = 9,395.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.48x = 23,891.40 × 9,395.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.48x = 224,477,860.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,477,860.46/15,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,059.32

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