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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,492.06, 23,235.66 and 6,724.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,492.06, 23,235.66 and 6,724.62 is: 10,085.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,492.06 : 23,235.66 = 6,724.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,492.06/23,235.66 = 6,724.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,492.06x = 23,235.66 × 6,724.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,492.06x = 156,250,983.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,250,983.95/15,492.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,085.88

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