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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,492.66, 23,225.94 and 6,720.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,492.66, 23,225.94 and 6,720.98 is: 10,075.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,492.66 : 23,225.94 = 6,720.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,492.66/23,225.94 = 6,720.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,492.66x = 23,225.94 × 6,720.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,492.66x = 156,101,078.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,101,078.22/15,492.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,075.81

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