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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,752.89, 23,603.68 and 6,740.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,752.89, 23,603.68 and 6,740.02 is: 10,099.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,752.89 : 23,603.68 = 6,740.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,752.89/23,603.68 = 6,740.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,752.89x = 23,603.68 × 6,740.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,752.89x = 159,089,275.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,089,275.27/15,752.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,099.05

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