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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,844.53, 23,785.20 and 9,275.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,844.53, 23,785.20 and 9,275.43 is: 13,923.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,844.53 : 23,785.20 = 9,275.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,844.53/23,785.20 = 9,275.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,844.53x = 23,785.20 × 9,275.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,844.53x = 220,617,957.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,617,957.64/15,844.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,923.92

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