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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,504.96, 23,253.32 and 6,737.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,504.96, 23,253.32 and 6,737.82 is: 10,104.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,504.96 : 23,253.32 = 6,737.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,504.96/23,253.32 = 6,737.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,504.96x = 23,253.32 × 6,737.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,504.96x = 156,676,684.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,676,684.56/15,504.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,104.94

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