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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,507.90, 23,248.76 and 6,736.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,507.90, 23,248.76 and 6,736.23 is: 10,098.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,507.90 : 23,248.76 = 6,736.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,507.90/23,248.76 = 6,736.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,507.90x = 23,248.76 × 6,736.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,507.90x = 156,608,960.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,608,960.89/15,507.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,098.66

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