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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.64, 23,292.42 and 6,758.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.64, 23,292.42 and 6,758.40 is: 10,139.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.64 : 23,292.42 = 6,758.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.64/23,292.42 = 6,758.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.64x = 23,292.42 × 6,758.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.64x = 157,419,491.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,419,491.33/15,524.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,139.98

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