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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,501.69, 23,252.03 and 6,736.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,501.69, 23,252.03 and 6,736.61 is: 10,104.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,501.69 : 23,252.03 = 6,736.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,501.69/23,252.03 = 6,736.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,501.69x = 23,252.03 × 6,736.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,501.69x = 156,639,907.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,639,907.53/15,501.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,104.70

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