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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,520.46, 23,267.63 and 6,748.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,520.46, 23,267.63 and 6,748.77 is: 10,117.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,520.46 : 23,267.63 = 6,748.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,520.46/23,267.63 = 6,748.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,520.46x = 23,267.63 × 6,748.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,520.46x = 157,027,900.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,027,900.19/15,520.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,117.48

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