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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,626.56, 23,437.18 and 6,859.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,626.56, 23,437.18 and 6,859.12 is: 10,287.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,626.56 : 23,437.18 = 6,859.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,626.56/23,437.18 = 6,859.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,626.56x = 23,437.18 × 6,859.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,626.56x = 160,758,430.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,758,430.08/15,626.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,287.51

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