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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,875.57, 23,816.43 and 9,226.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,875.57, 23,816.43 and 9,226.41 is: 13,841.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,875.57 : 23,816.43 = 9,226.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,875.57/23,816.43 = 9,226.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,875.57x = 23,816.43 × 9,226.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,875.57x = 219,740,058.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,740,058.60/15,875.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,841.40

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