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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,515.28, 23,268.76 and 6,748.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,515.28, 23,268.76 and 6,748.20 is: 10,120.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,515.28 : 23,268.76 = 6,748.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,515.28/23,268.76 = 6,748.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,515.28x = 23,268.76 × 6,748.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,515.28x = 157,022,246.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,022,246.23/15,515.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,120.49

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