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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,801.57, 23,683.46 and 7,026.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,801.57, 23,683.46 and 7,026.57 is: 10,531.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,801.57 : 23,683.46 = 7,026.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,801.57/23,683.46 = 7,026.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,801.57x = 23,683.46 × 7,026.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,801.57x = 166,413,454.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,413,454.40/15,801.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,531.45

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