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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,523.24, 23,279.82 and 6,755.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,523.24, 23,279.82 and 6,755.56 is: 10,131.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,523.24 : 23,279.82 = 6,755.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,523.24/23,279.82 = 6,755.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,523.24x = 23,279.82 × 6,755.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,523.24x = 157,268,220.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,268,220.80/15,523.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,131.15

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