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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,486.04, 23,237.52 and 6,720.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,486.04, 23,237.52 and 6,720.94 is: 10,085.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,486.04 : 23,237.52 = 6,720.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,486.04/23,237.52 = 6,720.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,486.04x = 23,237.52 × 6,720.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,486.04x = 156,177,977.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,177,977.67/15,486.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,085.08

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