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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,526.68, 23,290.22 and 6,761.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,526.68, 23,290.22 and 6,761.27 is: 10,141.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,526.68 : 23,290.22 = 6,761.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,526.68/23,290.22 = 6,761.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,526.68x = 23,290.22 × 6,761.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,526.68x = 157,471,465.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,471,465.78/15,526.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,141.99

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