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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,499.73, 23,192.19 and 9,263.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,499.73, 23,192.19 and 9,263.14 is: 13,860.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,499.73 : 23,192.19 = 9,263.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,499.73/23,192.19 = 9,263.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,499.73x = 23,192.19 × 9,263.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,499.73x = 214,832,444.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,832,444.90/15,499.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,860.40

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