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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,507.96, 23,257.82 and 6,740.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,507.96, 23,257.82 and 6,740.82 is: 10,109.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,507.96 : 23,257.82 = 6,740.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,507.96/23,257.82 = 6,740.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,507.96x = 23,257.82 × 6,740.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,507.96x = 156,776,778.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,776,778.21/15,507.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,109.44

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