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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,452.88, 23,183.37 and 6,685.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,452.88, 23,183.37 and 6,685.74 is: 10,030.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,452.88 : 23,183.37 = 6,685.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,452.88/23,183.37 = 6,685.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,452.88x = 23,183.37 × 6,685.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,452.88x = 154,997,984.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,997,984.14/15,452.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,030.36

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