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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,485.46, 23,224.05 and 6,718.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,485.46, 23,224.05 and 6,718.32 is: 10,075.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,485.46 : 23,224.05 = 6,718.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,485.46/23,224.05 = 6,718.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,485.46x = 23,224.05 × 6,718.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,485.46x = 156,026,599.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,026,599.60/15,485.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,075.68

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