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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,435.74, 23,184.63 and 9,207.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,435.74, 23,184.63 and 9,207.92 is: 13,830.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,435.74 : 23,184.63 = 9,207.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,435.74/23,184.63 = 9,207.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,435.74x = 23,184.63 × 9,207.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,435.74x = 213,482,102.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,482,102.35/15,435.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,830.38

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