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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,826.62, 23,751.60 and 7,506.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,826.62, 23,751.60 and 7,506.66 is: 11,265.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,826.62 : 23,751.60 = 7,506.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,826.62/23,751.60 = 7,506.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,826.62x = 23,751.60 × 7,506.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,826.62x = 178,295,185.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,295,185.66/15,826.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,265.53

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