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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,529.62, 23,278.23 and 6,762.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,529.62, 23,278.23 and 6,762.18 is: 10,136.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,529.62 : 23,278.23 = 6,762.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,529.62/23,278.23 = 6,762.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,529.62x = 23,278.23 × 6,762.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,529.62x = 157,411,581.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,411,581.34/15,529.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,136.22

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