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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,503.19, 23,254.28 and 6,738.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,503.19, 23,254.28 and 6,738.12 is: 10,106.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,503.19 : 23,254.28 = 6,738.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,503.19/23,254.28 = 6,738.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,503.19x = 23,254.28 × 6,738.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,503.19x = 156,690,095.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,690,095.46/15,503.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,106.96

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