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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,486.44, 23,199.82 and 9,251.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,486.44, 23,199.82 and 9,251.45 is: 13,859.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,486.44 : 23,199.82 = 9,251.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,486.44/23,199.82 = 9,251.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,486.44x = 23,199.82 × 9,251.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,486.44x = 214,631,922.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,631,922.61/15,486.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,859.34

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