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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,452.38, 23,182.62 and 6,685.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,452.38, 23,182.62 and 6,685.24 is: 10,029.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,452.38 : 23,182.62 = 6,685.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,452.38/23,182.62 = 6,685.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,452.38x = 23,182.62 × 6,685.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,452.38x = 154,981,378.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,981,378.53/15,452.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,029.61

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