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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,488.64, 23,233.68 and 6,724.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,488.64, 23,233.68 and 6,724.08 is: 10,086.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,488.64 : 23,233.68 = 6,724.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,488.64/23,233.68 = 6,724.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,488.64x = 23,233.68 × 6,724.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,488.64x = 156,225,123.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,225,123.01/15,488.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,086.43

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