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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,360.35, 23,049.50 and 6,475.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,360.35, 23,049.50 and 6,475.14 is: 9,716.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,360.35 : 23,049.50 = 6,475.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,360.35/23,049.50 = 6,475.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,360.35x = 23,049.50 × 6,475.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,360.35x = 149,248,707.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,248,707.05/15,360.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,716.49

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