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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,488.28, 23,232.06 and 6,729.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,488.28, 23,232.06 and 6,729.48 is: 10,094.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,488.28 : 23,232.06 = 6,729.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,488.28/23,232.06 = 6,729.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,488.28x = 23,232.06 × 6,729.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,488.28x = 156,339,683.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,339,683.13/15,488.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,094.06

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