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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,746.52, 23,594.10 and 9,178.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,746.52, 23,594.10 and 9,178.26 is: 13,752.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,746.52 : 23,594.10 = 9,178.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,746.52/23,594.10 = 9,178.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,746.52x = 23,594.10 × 9,178.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,746.52x = 216,552,784.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,552,784.27/15,746.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,752.42

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