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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,497.74, 23,244.93 and 9,173.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,497.74, 23,244.93 and 9,173.26 is: 13,758.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,497.74 : 23,244.93 = 9,173.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,497.74/23,244.93 = 9,173.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,497.74x = 23,244.93 × 9,173.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,497.74x = 213,231,786.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,231,786.57/15,497.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,758.90

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