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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,333.11, 23,008.58 and 6,447.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,333.11, 23,008.58 and 6,447.79 is: 9,675.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,333.11 : 23,008.58 = 6,447.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,333.11/23,008.58 = 6,447.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,333.11x = 23,008.58 × 6,447.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,333.11x = 148,354,450.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,354,450.64/15,333.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,675.43

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