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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,504.73, 23,257.10 and 6,734.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,504.73, 23,257.10 and 6,734.86 is: 10,102.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,504.73 : 23,257.10 = 6,734.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,504.73/23,257.10 = 6,734.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,504.73x = 23,257.10 × 6,734.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,504.73x = 156,633,271.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,633,271.20/15,504.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,102.29

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