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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,521.96, 23,269.88 and 6,750.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,521.96, 23,269.88 and 6,750.27 is: 10,119.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,521.96 : 23,269.88 = 6,750.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,521.96/23,269.88 = 6,750.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,521.96x = 23,269.88 × 6,750.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,521.96x = 157,077,989.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,077,989.74/15,521.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,119.72

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