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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,517.08, 23,285.52 and 6,750

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,517.08, 23,285.52 and 6,750 is: 10,129.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,517.08 : 23,285.52 = 6,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,517.08/23,285.52 = 6,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,517.08x = 23,285.52 × 6,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,517.08x = 157,177,260
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,177,260/15,517.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,129.31

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