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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,482.52, 23,205.51 and 6,698.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,482.52, 23,205.51 and 6,698.88 is: 10,040.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,482.52 : 23,205.51 = 6,698.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,482.52/23,205.51 = 6,698.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,482.52x = 23,205.51 × 6,698.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,482.52x = 155,450,926.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,450,926.83/15,482.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,040.42

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