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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,355.55, 23,017.94 and 6,473.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,355.55, 23,017.94 and 6,473.02 is: 9,703.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,355.55 : 23,017.94 = 6,473.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,355.55/23,017.94 = 6,473.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,355.55x = 23,017.94 × 6,473.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,355.55x = 148,995,438.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,995,438.52/15,355.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,703.03

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