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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,797.48, 23,693.16 and 9,236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,797.48, 23,693.16 and 9,236.48 is: 13,852.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,797.48 : 23,693.16 = 9,236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,797.48/23,693.16 = 9,236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,797.48x = 23,693.16 × 9,236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,797.48x = 218,841,398.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,841,398.48/15,797.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,852.93

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