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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,492.48, 23,247.21 and 6,727.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,492.48, 23,247.21 and 6,727.44 is: 10,094.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,492.48 : 23,247.21 = 6,727.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,492.48/23,247.21 = 6,727.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,492.48x = 23,247.21 × 6,727.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,492.48x = 156,394,210.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,394,210.44/15,492.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,094.85

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