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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,483.54, 23,226.39 and 6,718.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,483.54, 23,226.39 and 6,718.98 is: 10,078.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,483.54 : 23,226.39 = 6,718.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,483.54/23,226.39 = 6,718.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,483.54x = 23,226.39 × 6,718.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,483.54x = 156,057,649.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,057,649.88/15,483.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,078.94

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