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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,853.46, 23,775.32 and 12,726.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,853.46, 23,775.32 and 12,726.06 is: 19,085.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,853.46 : 23,775.32 = 12,726.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,853.46/23,775.32 = 12,726.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,853.46x = 23,775.32 × 12,726.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,853.46x = 302,566,148.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,566,148.84/15,853.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,085.18

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