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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,507.82, 23,266.62 and 5,126.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,507.82, 23,266.62 and 5,126.86 is: 7,691.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,507.82 : 23,266.62 = 5,126.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,507.82/23,266.62 = 5,126.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,507.82x = 23,266.62 × 5,126.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,507.82x = 119,284,703.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,284,703.41/15,507.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,691.91

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