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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,652.23, 23,488.52 and 6,776.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,652.23, 23,488.52 and 6,776.21 is: 10,168.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,652.23 : 23,488.52 = 6,776.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,652.23/23,488.52 = 6,776.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,652.23x = 23,488.52 × 6,776.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,652.23x = 159,163,168.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,163,168.95/15,652.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,168.72

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