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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,466.60, 23,158.34 and 12,726.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,466.60, 23,158.34 and 12,726.34 is: 19,055.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,466.60 : 23,158.34 = 12,726.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,466.60/23,158.34 = 12,726.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,466.60x = 23,158.34 × 12,726.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,466.60x = 294,720,908.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,720,908.68/15,466.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,055.31

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