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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,529.23, 23,304.65 and 6,759.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,529.23, 23,304.65 and 6,759.63 is: 10,144.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,529.23 : 23,304.65 = 6,759.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,529.23/23,304.65 = 6,759.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,529.23x = 23,304.65 × 6,759.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,529.23x = 157,530,777.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,530,777.48/15,529.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,144.15

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