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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,586.29, 23,387.26 and 7,266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,586.29, 23,387.26 and 7,266.96 is: 10,904.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,586.29 : 23,387.26 = 7,266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,586.29/23,387.26 = 7,266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,586.29x = 23,387.26 × 7,266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,586.29x = 169,954,282.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,954,282.93/15,586.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,904.09

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