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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,747.52, 23,595.60 and 9,179.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,747.52, 23,595.60 and 9,179.26 is: 13,753.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,747.52 : 23,595.60 = 9,179.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,747.52/23,595.60 = 9,179.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,747.52x = 23,595.60 × 9,179.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,747.52x = 216,590,147.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,590,147.26/15,747.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,753.92

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