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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.66, 23,272.63 and 6,750.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.66, 23,272.63 and 6,750.08 is: 10,126.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.66 : 23,272.63 = 6,750.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.66/23,272.63 = 6,750.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.66x = 23,272.63 × 6,750.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.66x = 157,091,981.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,091,981.07/15,512.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,126.70

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