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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,497.46, 23,232.02 and 6,729.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,497.46, 23,232.02 and 6,729.21 is: 10,087.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,497.46 : 23,232.02 = 6,729.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,497.46/23,232.02 = 6,729.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,497.46x = 23,232.02 × 6,729.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,497.46x = 156,333,107.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,333,107.66/15,497.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,087.66

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