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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,991.36, 23,962.72 and 6,752.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,991.36, 23,962.72 and 6,752.32 is: 10,118.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,991.36 : 23,962.72 = 6,752.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,991.36/23,962.72 = 6,752.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,991.36x = 23,962.72 × 6,752.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,991.36x = 161,803,953.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,803,953.51/15,991.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,118.21

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