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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.75, 23,272.08 and 6,744.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.75, 23,272.08 and 6,744.88 is: 10,117.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.75 : 23,272.08 = 6,744.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.75/23,272.08 = 6,744.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.75x = 23,272.08 × 6,744.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.75x = 156,967,386.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,967,386.95/15,514.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,117.30

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