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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.87, 23,256.10 and 6,747.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.87, 23,256.10 and 6,747.43 is: 10,114.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.87 : 23,256.10 = 6,747.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.87/23,256.10 = 6,747.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.87x = 23,256.10 × 6,747.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.87x = 156,918,906.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,918,906.82/15,514.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,114.10

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