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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,510.34, 23,264.97 and 6,745.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,510.34, 23,264.97 and 6,745.27 is: 10,117.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,510.34 : 23,264.97 = 6,745.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,510.34/23,264.97 = 6,745.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,510.34x = 23,264.97 × 6,745.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,510.34x = 156,928,504.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,928,504.19/15,510.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,117.67

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