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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,748.68, 23,577.26 and 9,154.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,748.68, 23,577.26 and 9,154.76 is: 13,705.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,748.68 : 23,577.26 = 9,154.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,748.68/23,577.26 = 9,154.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,748.68x = 23,577.26 × 9,154.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,748.68x = 215,844,156.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,844,156.76/15,748.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,705.54

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