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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,501.40, 23,252.10 and 6,753.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,501.40, 23,252.10 and 6,753.40 is: 10,130.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,501.40 : 23,252.10 = 6,753.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,501.40/23,252.10 = 6,753.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,501.40x = 23,252.10 × 6,753.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,501.40x = 157,030,732.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,030,732.14/15,501.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,130.10

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