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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.70, 23,283.16 and 6,635.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.70, 23,283.16 and 6,635.64 is: 9,951.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.70 : 23,283.16 = 6,635.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.70/23,283.16 = 6,635.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.70x = 23,283.16 × 6,635.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.70x = 154,498,667.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,498,667.82/15,524.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,951.80

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