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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,824.72, 23,729.79 and 9,252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,824.72, 23,729.79 and 9,252.92 is: 13,875.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,824.72 : 23,729.79 = 9,252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,824.72/23,729.79 = 9,252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,824.72x = 23,729.79 × 9,252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,824.72x = 219,569,848.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,569,848.49/15,824.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,875.12

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