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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,521.27, 23,283.25 and 6,757.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,521.27, 23,283.25 and 6,757.07 is: 10,136.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,521.27 : 23,283.25 = 6,757.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,521.27/23,283.25 = 6,757.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,521.27x = 23,283.25 × 6,757.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,521.27x = 157,326,416.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,326,416.77/15,521.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,136.19

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