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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,841.40, 23,745.90 and 9,264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,841.40, 23,745.90 and 9,264.20 is: 13,886.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,841.40 : 23,745.90 = 9,264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,841.40/23,745.90 = 9,264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,841.40x = 23,745.90 × 9,264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,841.40x = 219,986,766.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,986,766.78/15,841.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,886.83

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