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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,525.68, 23,292.02 and 6,761.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,525.68, 23,292.02 and 6,761.48 is: 10,143.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,525.68 : 23,292.02 = 6,761.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,525.68/23,292.02 = 6,761.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,525.68x = 23,292.02 × 6,761.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,525.68x = 157,488,427.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,488,427.83/15,525.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,143.74

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