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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,337.36, 23,014.97 and 6,452.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,337.36, 23,014.97 and 6,452.05 is: 9,681.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,337.36 : 23,014.97 = 6,452.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,337.36/23,014.97 = 6,452.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,337.36x = 23,014.97 × 6,452.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,337.36x = 148,493,737.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,493,737.19/15,337.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,681.83

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