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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,411.77, 23,117.13 and 6,524.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,411.77, 23,117.13 and 6,524.69 is: 9,786.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,411.77 : 23,117.13 = 6,524.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,411.77/23,117.13 = 6,524.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,411.77x = 23,117.13 × 6,524.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,411.77x = 150,831,991.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,831,991.35/15,411.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,786.81

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