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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,818.40, 23,731.20 and 9,241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,818.40, 23,731.20 and 9,241.20 is: 13,863.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,818.40 : 23,731.20 = 9,241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,818.40/23,731.20 = 9,241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,818.40x = 23,731.20 × 9,241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,818.40x = 219,304,765.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,304,765.44/15,818.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,863.90

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