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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,491.96, 23,224.88 and 6,720.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,491.96, 23,224.88 and 6,720.27 is: 10,074.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,491.96 : 23,224.88 = 6,720.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,491.96/23,224.88 = 6,720.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,491.96x = 23,224.88 × 6,720.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,491.96x = 156,077,464.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,077,464.32/15,491.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,074.74

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