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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,472.76, 23,179.26 and 9,237.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,472.76, 23,179.26 and 9,237.74 is: 13,838.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,472.76 : 23,179.26 = 9,237.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,472.76/23,179.26 = 9,237.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,472.76x = 23,179.26 × 9,237.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,472.76x = 214,123,977.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,123,977.27/15,472.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,838.77

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