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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,637.05, 23,458.61 and 6,752.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,637.05, 23,458.61 and 6,752.36 is: 10,129.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,637.05 : 23,458.61 = 6,752.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,637.05/23,458.61 = 6,752.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,637.05x = 23,458.61 × 6,752.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,637.05x = 158,401,055.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,401,055.35/15,637.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,129.86

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