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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,539.51, 23,303.12 and 6,768.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,539.51, 23,303.12 and 6,768.29 is: 10,149.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,539.51 : 23,303.12 = 6,768.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,539.51/23,303.12 = 6,768.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,539.51x = 23,303.12 × 6,768.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,539.51x = 157,722,298.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,722,298.48/15,539.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,149.76

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