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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,525.18, 23,287.97 and 6,759.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,525.18, 23,287.97 and 6,759.77 is: 10,139.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,525.18 : 23,287.97 = 6,759.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,525.18/23,287.97 = 6,759.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,525.18x = 23,287.97 × 6,759.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,525.18x = 157,421,221.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,421,221.43/15,525.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,139.74

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