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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,626.57, 23,436.21 and 4,530.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,626.57, 23,436.21 and 4,530.28 is: 6,794.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,626.57 : 23,436.21 = 4,530.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,626.57/23,436.21 = 4,530.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,626.57x = 23,436.21 × 4,530.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,626.57x = 106,172,512.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,172,512.20/15,626.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,794.36

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