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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,502.48, 23,253.73 and 6,732.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,502.48, 23,253.73 and 6,732.61 is: 10,098.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,502.48 : 23,253.73 = 6,732.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,502.48/23,253.73 = 6,732.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,502.48x = 23,253.73 × 6,732.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,502.48x = 156,558,220.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,558,220.17/15,502.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,098.92

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