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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,487.55, 23,173.91 and 9,250.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,487.55, 23,173.91 and 9,250.95 is: 13,842.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,487.55 : 23,173.91 = 9,250.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,487.55/23,173.91 = 9,250.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,487.55x = 23,173.91 × 9,250.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,487.55x = 214,380,636.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,380,636.46/15,487.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,842.13

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