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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,504.99, 23,257.49 and 6,735.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,504.99, 23,257.49 and 6,735.12 is: 10,102.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,504.99 : 23,257.49 = 6,735.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,504.99/23,257.49 = 6,735.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,504.99x = 23,257.49 × 6,735.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,504.99x = 156,641,986.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,641,986.05/15,504.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,102.68

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