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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,995.48, 23,934.90 and 9,424.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,995.48, 23,934.90 and 9,424.76 is: 14,102.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,995.48 : 23,934.90 = 9,424.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,995.48/23,934.90 = 9,424.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,995.48x = 23,934.90 × 9,424.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,995.48x = 225,580,688.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,580,688.12/15,995.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,102.78

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