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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,835.24, 23,772.30 and 9,264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,835.24, 23,772.30 and 9,264.52 is: 13,908.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,835.24 : 23,772.30 = 9,264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,835.24/23,772.30 = 9,264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,835.24x = 23,772.30 × 9,264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,835.24x = 220,238,948.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,238,948.80/15,835.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,908.15

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