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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,495.24, 23,241.18 and 9,170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,495.24, 23,241.18 and 9,170.76 is: 13,755.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,495.24 : 23,241.18 = 9,170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,495.24/23,241.18 = 9,170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,495.24x = 23,241.18 × 9,170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,495.24x = 213,139,283.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,139,283.90/15,495.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,755.15

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