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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.94, 23,274.35 and 6,753.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.94, 23,274.35 and 6,753.25 is: 10,124.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.94 : 23,274.35 = 6,753.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.94/23,274.35 = 6,753.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.94x = 23,274.35 × 6,753.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.94x = 157,177,504.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,177,504.14/15,524.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,124.19

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