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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,837.54, 23,774.70 and 9,268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,837.54, 23,774.70 and 9,268.44 is: 13,913.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,837.54 : 23,774.70 = 9,268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,837.54/23,774.70 = 9,268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,837.54x = 23,774.70 × 9,268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,837.54x = 220,354,380.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,354,380.47/15,837.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,913.42

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