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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,726.70, 23,570.61 and 7,931.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,726.70, 23,570.61 and 7,931.26 is: 11,887.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,726.70 : 23,570.61 = 7,931.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,726.70/23,570.61 = 7,931.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,726.70x = 23,570.61 × 7,931.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,726.70x = 186,944,636.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,944,636.27/15,726.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,887.09

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