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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,990.62, 23,977.82 and 9,329.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,990.62, 23,977.82 and 9,329.28 is: 13,989.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,990.62 : 23,977.82 = 9,329.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,990.62/23,977.82 = 9,329.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,990.62x = 23,977.82 × 9,329.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,990.62x = 223,695,729.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,695,729.98/15,990.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,989.19

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