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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,358.55, 23,022.65 and 6,476.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,358.55, 23,022.65 and 6,476.38 is: 9,708.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,358.55 : 23,022.65 = 6,476.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,358.55/23,022.65 = 6,476.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,358.55x = 23,022.65 × 6,476.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,358.55x = 149,103,388.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,103,388.64/15,358.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,708.17

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