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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,507.46, 23,256.99 and 6,740.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,507.46, 23,256.99 and 6,740.38 is: 10,108.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,507.46 : 23,256.99 = 6,740.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,507.46/23,256.99 = 6,740.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,507.46x = 23,256.99 × 6,740.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,507.46x = 156,760,950.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,760,950.26/15,507.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,108.74

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