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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,503.33, 23,254.49 and 6,738.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,503.33, 23,254.49 and 6,738.26 is: 10,107.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,503.33 : 23,254.49 = 6,738.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,503.33/23,254.49 = 6,738.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,503.33x = 23,254.49 × 6,738.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,503.33x = 156,694,649.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,694,649.82/15,503.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,107.16

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