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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,750.52, 23,600.10 and 9,182.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,750.52, 23,600.10 and 9,182.26 is: 13,758.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,750.52 : 23,600.10 = 9,182.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,750.52/23,600.10 = 9,182.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,750.52x = 23,600.10 × 9,182.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,750.52x = 216,702,254.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,702,254.23/15,750.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,758.42

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