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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,494.96, 23,229.38 and 6,723.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,494.96, 23,229.38 and 6,723.27 is: 10,079.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,494.96 : 23,229.38 = 6,723.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,494.96/23,229.38 = 6,723.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,494.96x = 23,229.38 × 6,723.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,494.96x = 156,177,410.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,177,410.48/15,494.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,079.24

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