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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.40, 23,272.68 and 6,749.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.40, 23,272.68 and 6,749.04 is: 10,125.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.40 : 23,272.68 = 6,749.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.40/23,272.68 = 6,749.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.40x = 23,272.68 × 6,749.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.40x = 157,068,248.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,068,248.23/15,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,125.34

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