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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,504.48, 23,256.72 and 6,734.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,504.48, 23,256.72 and 6,734.60 is: 10,101.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,504.48 : 23,256.72 = 6,734.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,504.48/23,256.72 = 6,734.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,504.48x = 23,256.72 × 6,734.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,504.48x = 156,624,706.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,624,706.51/15,504.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,101.90

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