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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.26, 23,211.64 and 7,040.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.26, 23,211.64 and 7,040.80 is: 10,559.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.26 : 23,211.64 = 7,040.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.26/23,211.64 = 7,040.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.26x = 23,211.64 × 7,040.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.26x = 163,428,514.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,428,514.91/15,476.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,559.95

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