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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,812.69, 23,719.27 and 6,926.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,812.69, 23,719.27 and 6,926.18 is: 10,389.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,812.69 : 23,719.27 = 6,926.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,812.69/23,719.27 = 6,926.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,812.69x = 23,719.27 × 6,926.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,812.69x = 164,284,000.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,284,000.95/15,812.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,389.37

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