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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,501.24, 23,250.24 and 9,176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,501.24, 23,250.24 and 9,176.76 is: 13,764.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,501.24 : 23,250.24 = 9,176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,501.24/23,250.24 = 9,176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,501.24x = 23,250.24 × 9,176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,501.24x = 213,361,872.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,361,872.42/15,501.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,764.18

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