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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,392.04, 23,078.44 and 6,502.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,392.04, 23,078.44 and 6,502.80 is: 9,750.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,392.04 : 23,078.44 = 6,502.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,392.04/23,078.44 = 6,502.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,392.04x = 23,078.44 × 6,502.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,392.04x = 150,074,479.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,074,479.63/15,392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,750.14

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