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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,489.38, 23,242.98 and 6,725.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,489.38, 23,242.98 and 6,725.18 is: 10,091.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,489.38 : 23,242.98 = 6,725.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,489.38/23,242.98 = 6,725.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,489.38x = 23,242.98 × 6,725.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,489.38x = 156,313,224.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,313,224.24/15,489.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,091.64

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