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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,406.26, 23,100.12 and 7,493.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,406.26, 23,100.12 and 7,493.16 is: 11,235.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,406.26 : 23,100.12 = 7,493.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,406.26/23,100.12 = 7,493.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,406.26x = 23,100.12 × 7,493.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,406.26x = 173,092,895.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,092,895.18/15,406.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,235.23

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