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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,492.42, 23,181.21 and 9,255.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,492.42, 23,181.21 and 9,255.83 is: 13,849.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,492.42 : 23,181.21 = 9,255.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,492.42/23,181.21 = 9,255.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,492.42x = 23,181.21 × 9,255.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,492.42x = 214,561,223.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,561,223.05/15,492.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,849.43

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