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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,511.34, 23,266.46 and 6,746.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,511.34, 23,266.46 and 6,746.28 is: 10,119.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,511.34 : 23,266.46 = 6,746.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,511.34/23,266.46 = 6,746.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,511.34x = 23,266.46 × 6,746.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,511.34x = 156,962,053.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,962,053.77/15,511.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,119.18

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