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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,495.48, 23,230.12 and 6,723.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,495.48, 23,230.12 and 6,723.76 is: 10,079.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,495.48 : 23,230.12 = 6,723.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,495.48/23,230.12 = 6,723.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,495.48x = 23,230.12 × 6,723.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,495.48x = 156,193,751.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,193,751.65/15,495.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,079.96

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