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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,516.05, 23,269.91 and 6,748.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,516.05, 23,269.91 and 6,748.88 is: 10,121.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,516.05 : 23,269.91 = 6,748.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,516.05/23,269.91 = 6,748.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,516.05x = 23,269.91 × 6,748.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,516.05x = 157,045,680.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,045,680.11/15,516.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,121.50

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