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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,503.94, 23,251.82 and 6,736.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,503.94, 23,251.82 and 6,736.82 is: 10,103.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,503.94 : 23,251.82 = 6,736.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,503.94/23,251.82 = 6,736.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,503.94x = 23,251.82 × 6,736.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,503.94x = 156,643,326.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,643,326.01/15,503.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,103.45

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