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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,394.52, 23,096.34 and 6,510.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,394.52, 23,096.34 and 6,510.72 is: 9,768.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,394.52 : 23,096.34 = 6,510.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,394.52/23,096.34 = 6,510.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,394.52x = 23,096.34 × 6,510.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,394.52x = 150,373,802.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,373,802.76/15,394.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,768.01

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