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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.48, 23,933.40 and 9,423.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.48, 23,933.40 and 9,423.76 is: 14,101.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.48 : 23,933.40 = 9,423.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.48/23,933.40 = 9,423.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.48x = 23,933.40 × 9,423.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.48x = 225,542,617.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,542,617.58/15,994.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,101.28

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