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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,486.12, 23,234.76 and 6,726.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,486.12, 23,234.76 and 6,726.96 is: 10,092.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,486.12 : 23,234.76 = 6,726.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,486.12/23,234.76 = 6,726.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,486.12x = 23,234.76 × 6,726.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,486.12x = 156,299,301.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,299,301.13/15,486.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,092.86

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