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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,748.52, 23,597.10 and 9,180.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,748.52, 23,597.10 and 9,180.26 is: 13,755.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,748.52 : 23,597.10 = 9,180.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,748.52/23,597.10 = 9,180.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,748.52x = 23,597.10 × 9,180.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,748.52x = 216,627,513.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,627,513.25/15,748.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,755.42

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