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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,392.70, 23,087.43 and 6,626.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,392.70, 23,087.43 and 6,626.34 is: 9,938.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,392.70 : 23,087.43 = 6,626.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,392.70/23,087.43 = 6,626.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,392.70x = 23,087.43 × 6,626.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,392.70x = 152,985,160.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,985,160.91/15,392.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,938.81

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