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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,507.78, 23,248.44 and 6,736.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,507.78, 23,248.44 and 6,736.02 is: 10,098.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,507.78 : 23,248.44 = 6,736.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,507.78/23,248.44 = 6,736.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,507.78x = 23,248.44 × 6,736.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,507.78x = 156,601,956.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,601,956.81/15,507.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,098.28

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