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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,844.56, 23,803.92 and 9,275.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,844.56, 23,803.92 and 9,275.28 is: 13,934.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,844.56 : 23,803.92 = 9,275.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,844.56/23,803.92 = 9,275.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,844.56x = 23,803.92 × 9,275.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,844.56x = 220,788,023.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,788,023.10/15,844.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,934.63

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