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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,835.11, 23,749.42 and 9,256.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,835.11, 23,749.42 and 9,256.29 is: 13,882.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,835.11 : 23,749.42 = 9,256.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,835.11/23,749.42 = 9,256.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,835.11x = 23,749.42 × 9,256.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,835.11x = 219,831,518.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,831,518.85/15,835.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,882.54

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