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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,826.24, 23,751.04 and 7,506.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,826.24, 23,751.04 and 7,506.29 is: 11,264.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,826.24 : 23,751.04 = 7,506.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,826.24/23,751.04 = 7,506.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,826.24x = 23,751.04 × 7,506.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,826.24x = 178,282,115.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,282,115.13/15,826.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,264.97

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