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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.39, 23,273.53 and 6,752.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.39, 23,273.53 and 6,752.70 is: 10,123.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.39 : 23,273.53 = 6,752.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.39/23,273.53 = 6,752.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.39x = 23,273.53 × 6,752.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.39x = 157,159,149.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,159,149.15/15,524.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,123.37

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