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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,492.60, 23,241.14 and 6,727.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,492.60, 23,241.14 and 6,727.48 is: 10,092.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,492.60 : 23,241.14 = 6,727.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,492.60/23,241.14 = 6,727.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,492.60x = 23,241.14 × 6,727.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,492.60x = 156,354,304.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,354,304.53/15,492.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,092.19

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