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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,501.96, 23,263.92 and 6,739.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,501.96, 23,263.92 and 6,739.44 is: 10,113.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,501.96 : 23,263.92 = 6,739.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,501.96/23,263.92 = 6,739.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,501.96x = 23,263.92 × 6,739.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,501.96x = 156,785,793.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,785,793.00/15,501.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,113.93

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