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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,518.36, 23,281.20 and 6,755.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,518.36, 23,281.20 and 6,755.78 is: 10,135.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,518.36 : 23,281.20 = 6,755.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,518.36/23,281.20 = 6,755.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,518.36x = 23,281.20 × 6,755.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,518.36x = 157,282,665.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,282,665.34/15,518.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,135.26

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