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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,726.22, 23,550.44 and 9,132.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,726.22, 23,550.44 and 9,132.42 is: 13,676.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,726.22 : 23,550.44 = 9,132.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,726.22/23,550.44 = 9,132.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,726.22x = 23,550.44 × 9,132.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,726.22x = 215,072,509.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,072,509.26/15,726.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,676.05

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