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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,499.46, 23,235.02 and 6,731.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,499.46, 23,235.02 and 6,731.22 is: 10,090.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,499.46 : 23,235.02 = 6,731.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,499.46/23,235.02 = 6,731.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,499.46x = 23,235.02 × 6,731.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,499.46x = 156,400,031.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,400,031.32/15,499.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,090.68

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