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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,636.87, 23,458.32 and 6,752.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,636.87, 23,458.32 and 6,752.19 is: 10,129.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,636.87 : 23,458.32 = 6,752.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,636.87/23,458.32 = 6,752.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,636.87x = 23,458.32 × 6,752.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,636.87x = 158,395,033.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,395,033.72/15,636.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,129.59

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