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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,360.48, 23,049.68 and 6,475.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,360.48, 23,049.68 and 6,475.27 is: 9,716.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,360.48 : 23,049.68 = 6,475.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,360.48/23,049.68 = 6,475.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,360.48x = 23,049.68 × 6,475.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,360.48x = 149,252,811.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,252,811.41/15,360.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,716.68

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