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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,498.46, 23,233.51 and 6,730.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,498.46, 23,233.51 and 6,730.21 is: 10,089.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,498.46 : 23,233.51 = 6,730.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,498.46/23,233.51 = 6,730.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,498.46x = 23,233.51 × 6,730.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,498.46x = 156,366,401.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,366,401.34/15,498.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,089.16

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