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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,493.17, 23,182.32 and 9,256.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,493.17, 23,182.32 and 9,256.59 is: 13,850.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,493.17 : 23,182.32 = 9,256.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,493.17/23,182.32 = 9,256.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,493.17x = 23,182.32 × 9,256.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,493.17x = 214,589,231.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,589,231.49/15,493.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,850.57

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