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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.09, 23,273.07 and 6,752.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.09, 23,273.07 and 6,752.40 is: 10,122.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.09 : 23,273.07 = 6,752.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.09/23,273.07 = 6,752.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.09x = 23,273.07 × 6,752.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.09x = 157,148,961.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,148,961.50/15,524.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,122.91

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