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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,525.41, 23,291.82 and 6,762.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,525.41, 23,291.82 and 6,762.83 is: 10,145.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,525.41 : 23,291.82 = 6,762.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,525.41/23,291.82 = 6,762.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,525.41x = 23,291.82 × 6,762.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,525.41x = 157,518,502.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,518,502.59/15,525.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,145.85

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