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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,836.58, 23,754.42 and 9,182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,836.58, 23,754.42 and 9,182.88 is: 13,774.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,836.58 : 23,754.42 = 9,182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,836.58/23,754.42 = 9,182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,836.58x = 23,754.42 × 9,182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,836.58x = 218,133,988.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,133,988.33/15,836.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,774.06

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