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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,492.96, 23,235.30 and 6,725.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,492.96, 23,235.30 and 6,725.88 is: 10,087.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,492.96 : 23,235.30 = 6,725.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,492.96/23,235.30 = 6,725.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,492.96x = 23,235.30 × 6,725.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,492.96x = 156,277,839.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,277,839.56/15,492.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,087.02

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