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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,525.64, 23,293.92 and 6,759.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,525.64, 23,293.92 and 6,759.40 is: 10,141.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,525.64 : 23,293.92 = 6,759.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,525.64/23,293.92 = 6,759.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,525.64x = 23,293.92 × 6,759.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,525.64x = 157,452,922.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,452,922.85/15,525.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,141.48

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