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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,826.06, 23,740.44 and 4,139.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,826.06, 23,740.44 and 4,139.26 is: 6,209.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,826.06 : 23,740.44 = 4,139.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,826.06/23,740.44 = 4,139.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,826.06x = 23,740.44 × 4,139.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,826.06x = 98,267,853.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,267,853.67/15,826.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,209.24

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