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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,493.25, 23,235.72 and 6,726.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,493.25, 23,235.72 and 6,726.08 is: 10,087.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,493.25 : 23,235.72 = 6,726.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,493.25/23,235.72 = 6,726.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,493.25x = 23,235.72 × 6,726.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,493.25x = 156,285,311.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,285,311.58/15,493.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,087.32

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