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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,855.14, 23,744.91 and 9,512.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,855.14, 23,744.91 and 9,512.30 is: 14,245.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,855.14 : 23,744.91 = 9,512.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,855.14/23,744.91 = 9,512.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,855.14x = 23,744.91 × 9,512.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,855.14x = 225,868,707.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,868,707.39/15,855.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,245.77

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