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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,509.34, 23,263.47 and 6,744.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,509.34, 23,263.47 and 6,744.27 is: 10,116.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,509.34 : 23,263.47 = 6,744.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,509.34/23,263.47 = 6,744.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,509.34x = 23,263.47 × 6,744.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,509.34x = 156,895,122.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,895,122.82/15,509.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,116.17

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