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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,504.46, 23,267.67 and 6,741.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,504.46, 23,267.67 and 6,741.94 is: 10,117.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,504.46 : 23,267.67 = 6,741.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,504.46/23,267.67 = 6,741.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,504.46x = 23,267.67 × 6,741.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,504.46x = 156,869,235.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,869,235.08/15,504.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,117.68

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