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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,763.52, 23,648.52 and 6,529.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,763.52, 23,648.52 and 6,529.52 is: 9,795.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,763.52 : 23,648.52 = 6,529.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,763.52/23,648.52 = 6,529.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,763.52x = 23,648.52 × 6,529.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,763.52x = 154,413,484.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,413,484.31/15,763.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,795.62

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