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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,498.48, 23,234.62 and 6,726.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,498.48, 23,234.62 and 6,726.76 is: 10,084.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,498.48 : 23,234.62 = 6,726.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,498.48/23,234.62 = 6,726.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,498.48x = 23,234.62 × 6,726.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,498.48x = 156,293,712.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,293,712.43/15,498.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,084.45

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