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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.60, 23,902.80 and 9,374.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.60, 23,902.80 and 9,374.20 is: 14,032.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.60 : 23,902.80 = 9,374.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.60/23,902.80 = 9,374.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.60x = 23,902.80 × 9,374.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.60x = 224,069,627.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,069,627.76/15,967.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,032.77

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