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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,834.11, 23,747.92 and 9,255.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,834.11, 23,747.92 and 9,255.29 is: 13,881.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,834.11 : 23,747.92 = 9,255.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,834.11/23,747.92 = 9,255.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,834.11x = 23,747.92 × 9,255.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,834.11x = 219,793,744.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,793,744.62/15,834.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,881.03

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