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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,326.58, 22,978.20 and 7,926.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,326.58, 22,978.20 and 7,926.30 is: 11,883.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,326.58 : 22,978.20 = 7,926.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,326.58/22,978.20 = 7,926.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,326.58x = 22,978.20 × 7,926.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,326.58x = 182,132,106.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,132,106.66/15,326.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,883.41

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