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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.60, 23,273.82 and 6,752.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.60, 23,273.82 and 6,752.90 is: 10,123.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.60 : 23,273.82 = 6,752.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.60/23,273.82 = 6,752.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.60x = 23,273.82 × 6,752.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.60x = 157,165,662.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,165,662.71/15,524.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,123.66

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