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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,432.54, 23,152.92 and 6,673.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,432.54, 23,152.92 and 6,673.62 is: 10,012.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,432.54 : 23,152.92 = 6,673.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,432.54/23,152.92 = 6,673.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,432.54x = 23,152.92 × 6,673.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,432.54x = 154,513,789.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,513,789.97/15,432.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,012.21

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