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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,624.72, 23,425.20 and 6,730.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,624.72, 23,425.20 and 6,730.56 is: 10,090.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,624.72 : 23,425.20 = 6,730.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,624.72/23,425.20 = 6,730.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,624.72x = 23,425.20 × 6,730.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,624.72x = 157,664,714.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,664,714.11/15,624.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,090.72

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