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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,809.56, 23,732.67 and 9,240.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,809.56, 23,732.67 and 9,240.46 is: 13,871.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,809.56 : 23,732.67 = 9,240.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,809.56/23,732.67 = 9,240.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,809.56x = 23,732.67 × 9,240.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,809.56x = 219,300,787.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,300,787.83/15,809.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,871.40

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