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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,823.55, 23,753.66 and 9,254.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,823.55, 23,753.66 and 9,254.45 is: 13,892.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,823.55 : 23,753.66 = 9,254.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,823.55/23,753.66 = 9,254.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,823.55x = 23,753.66 × 9,254.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,823.55x = 219,827,071.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,827,071.90/15,823.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,892.40

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