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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,496.36, 23,240.39 and 6,729.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,496.36, 23,240.39 and 6,729.19 is: 10,091.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,496.36 : 23,240.39 = 6,729.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,496.36/23,240.39 = 6,729.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,496.36x = 23,240.39 × 6,729.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,496.36x = 156,388,908.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,388,908.24/15,496.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,091.98

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