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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.86, 23,605.26 and 9,169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.86, 23,605.26 and 9,169.92 is: 13,750.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.86 : 23,605.26 = 9,169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.86/23,605.26 = 9,169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.86x = 23,605.26 × 9,169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.86x = 216,458,345.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,458,345.78/15,741.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,750.49

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