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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,525.72, 23,288.52 and 6,759.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,525.72, 23,288.52 and 6,759.60 is: 10,139.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,525.72 : 23,288.52 = 6,759.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,525.72/23,288.52 = 6,759.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,525.72x = 23,288.52 × 6,759.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,525.72x = 157,421,079.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,421,079.79/15,525.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,139.37

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