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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,491.92, 23,180.46 and 9,255.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,491.92, 23,180.46 and 9,255.33 is: 13,848.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,491.92 : 23,180.46 = 9,255.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,491.92/23,180.46 = 9,255.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,491.92x = 23,180.46 × 9,255.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,491.92x = 214,542,806.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,542,806.85/15,491.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,848.69

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