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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,426.18, 23,108.44 and 7,094.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,426.18, 23,108.44 and 7,094.78 is: 10,627.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,426.18 : 23,108.44 = 7,094.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,426.18/23,108.44 = 7,094.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,426.18x = 23,108.44 × 7,094.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,426.18x = 163,949,297.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,949,297.94/15,426.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,627.99

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