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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.20, 23,271.14 and 6,747.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.20, 23,271.14 and 6,747.19 is: 10,122.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.20 : 23,271.14 = 6,747.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.20/23,271.14 = 6,747.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.20x = 23,271.14 × 6,747.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.20x = 157,014,803.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,014,803.10/15,512.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,122.02

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