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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,498.12, 23,247.44 and 6,733.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,498.12, 23,247.44 and 6,733.04 is: 10,099.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,498.12 : 23,247.44 = 6,733.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,498.12/23,247.44 = 6,733.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,498.12x = 23,247.44 × 6,733.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,498.12x = 156,525,844.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,525,844.01/15,498.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,099.67

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