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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,495.12, 23,229.62 and 6,723.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,495.12, 23,229.62 and 6,723.44 is: 10,079.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,495.12 : 23,229.62 = 6,723.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,495.12/23,229.62 = 6,723.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,495.12x = 23,229.62 × 6,723.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,495.12x = 156,182,956.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,182,956.29/15,495.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,079.49

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