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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,525.39, 23,275.03 and 6,753.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,525.39, 23,275.03 and 6,753.70 is: 10,124.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,525.39 : 23,275.03 = 6,753.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,525.39/23,275.03 = 6,753.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,525.39x = 23,275.03 × 6,753.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,525.39x = 157,192,570.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,192,570.11/15,525.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,124.87

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