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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,734.09, 23,633.96 and 9,173.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,734.09, 23,633.96 and 9,173.09 is: 13,778.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,734.09 : 23,633.96 = 9,173.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,734.09/23,633.96 = 9,173.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,734.09x = 23,633.96 × 9,173.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,734.09x = 216,796,455.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,796,455.36/15,734.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,778.77

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