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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,520.30, 23,267.19 and 6,748.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,520.30, 23,267.19 and 6,748.54 is: 10,117.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,520.30 : 23,267.19 = 6,748.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,520.30/23,267.19 = 6,748.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,520.30x = 23,267.19 × 6,748.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,520.30x = 157,019,562.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,019,562.40/15,520.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,117.04

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