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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,523.80, 23,272.44 and 6,752.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,523.80, 23,272.44 and 6,752.04 is: 10,122.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,523.80 : 23,272.44 = 6,752.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,523.80/23,272.44 = 6,752.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,523.80x = 23,272.44 × 6,752.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,523.80x = 157,136,445.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,136,445.78/15,523.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,122.29

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