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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,488.05, 23,174.66 and 9,251.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,488.05, 23,174.66 and 9,251.45 is: 13,842.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,488.05 : 23,174.66 = 9,251.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,488.05/23,174.66 = 9,251.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,488.05x = 23,174.66 × 9,251.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,488.05x = 214,399,162.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,399,162.00/15,488.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,842.88

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