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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,626.94, 23,439.72 and 4,533.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,626.94, 23,439.72 and 4,533.38 is: 6,799.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,626.94 : 23,439.72 = 4,533.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,626.94/23,439.72 = 4,533.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,626.94x = 23,439.72 × 4,533.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,626.94x = 106,261,157.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,261,157.85/15,626.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,799.87

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