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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,496.92, 23,187.96 and 9,260.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,496.92, 23,187.96 and 9,260.33 is: 13,856.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,496.92 : 23,187.96 = 9,260.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,496.92/23,187.96 = 9,260.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,496.92x = 23,187.96 × 9,260.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,496.92x = 214,728,161.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,728,161.63/15,496.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,856.18

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