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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.55, 23,280.93 and 6,639.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.55, 23,280.93 and 6,639.50 is: 9,956.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.55 : 23,280.93 = 6,639.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.55/23,280.93 = 6,639.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.55x = 23,280.93 × 6,639.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.55x = 154,573,618.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,573,618.33/15,524.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,956.72

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