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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,511.75, 23,263.53 and 6,744.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,511.75, 23,263.53 and 6,744.67 is: 10,115.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,511.75 : 23,263.53 = 6,744.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,511.75/23,263.53 = 6,744.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,511.75x = 23,263.53 × 6,744.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,511.75x = 156,904,832.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,904,832.89/15,511.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,115.22

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