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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,502.95, 23,250.32 and 6,735.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,502.95, 23,250.32 and 6,735.81 is: 10,101.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,502.95 : 23,250.32 = 6,735.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,502.95/23,250.32 = 6,735.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,502.95x = 23,250.32 × 6,735.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,502.95x = 156,609,737.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,609,737.96/15,502.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,101.93

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