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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,948.51, 23,926.59 and 7,626.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,948.51, 23,926.59 and 7,626.12 is: 11,441.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,948.51 : 23,926.59 = 7,626.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,948.51/23,926.59 = 7,626.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,948.51x = 23,926.59 × 7,626.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,948.51x = 182,467,046.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,467,046.53/15,948.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,441.01

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