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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,415.17, 23,105.22 and 6,524.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,415.17, 23,105.22 and 6,524.96 is: 9,780.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,415.17 : 23,105.22 = 6,524.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,415.17/23,105.22 = 6,524.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,415.17x = 23,105.22 × 6,524.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,415.17x = 150,760,520.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,760,520.77/15,415.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,780.01

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