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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,426.30, 23,108.62 and 7,094.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,426.30, 23,108.62 and 7,094.89 is: 10,628.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,426.30 : 23,108.62 = 7,094.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,426.30/23,108.62 = 7,094.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,426.30x = 23,108.62 × 7,094.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,426.30x = 163,953,121.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,953,121.45/15,426.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,628.16

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