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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,798.48, 23,694.66 and 9,237.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,798.48, 23,694.66 and 9,237.48 is: 13,854.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,798.48 : 23,694.66 = 9,237.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,798.48/23,694.66 = 9,237.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,798.48x = 23,694.66 × 9,237.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,798.48x = 218,878,947.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,878,947.86/15,798.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,854.43

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