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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,437.49, 23,187.26 and 9,209.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,437.49, 23,187.26 and 9,209.67 is: 13,833.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,437.49 : 23,187.26 = 9,209.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,437.49/23,187.26 = 9,209.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,437.49x = 23,187.26 × 9,209.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,437.49x = 213,546,850.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,546,850.82/15,437.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,833.01

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