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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,497.48, 23,233.12 and 6,725.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,497.48, 23,233.12 and 6,725.76 is: 10,082.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,497.48 : 23,233.12 = 6,725.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,497.48/23,233.12 = 6,725.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,497.48x = 23,233.12 × 6,725.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,497.48x = 156,260,389.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,260,389.17/15,497.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,082.95

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