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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,452.63, 23,165.27 and 6,682.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,452.63, 23,165.27 and 6,682.76 is: 10,018.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,452.63 : 23,165.27 = 6,682.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,452.63/23,165.27 = 6,682.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,452.63x = 23,165.27 × 6,682.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,452.63x = 154,807,939.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,807,939.75/15,452.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,018.23

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