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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,497.52, 23,255.64 and 6,732.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,497.52, 23,255.64 and 6,732.72 is: 10,103.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,497.52 : 23,255.64 = 6,732.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,497.52/23,255.64 = 6,732.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,497.52x = 23,255.64 × 6,732.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,497.52x = 156,573,712.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,573,712.54/15,497.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,103.15

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