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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,503.02, 23,254.01 and 6,737.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,503.02, 23,254.01 and 6,737.94 is: 10,106.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,503.02 : 23,254.01 = 6,737.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,503.02/23,254.01 = 6,737.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,503.02x = 23,254.01 × 6,737.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,503.02x = 156,684,124.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,684,124.14/15,503.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,106.68

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