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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,517.82, 23,262.96 and 6,747.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,517.82, 23,262.96 and 6,747.95 is: 10,115.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,517.82 : 23,262.96 = 6,747.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,517.82/23,262.96 = 6,747.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,517.82x = 23,262.96 × 6,747.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,517.82x = 156,977,290.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,977,290.93/15,517.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,115.94

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