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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,523.94, 23,272.85 and 6,752.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,523.94, 23,272.85 and 6,752.25 is: 10,122.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,523.94 : 23,272.85 = 6,752.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,523.94/23,272.85 = 6,752.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,523.94x = 23,272.85 × 6,752.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,523.94x = 157,144,002.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,144,002.42/15,523.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,122.69

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