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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,988.24, 23,974.37 and 9,327.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,988.24, 23,974.37 and 9,327.03 is: 13,985.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,988.24 : 23,974.37 = 9,327.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,988.24/23,974.37 = 9,327.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,988.24x = 23,974.37 × 9,327.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,988.24x = 223,609,592.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,609,592.89/15,988.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,985.88

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