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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,361.48, 23,051.18 and 6,476.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,361.48, 23,051.18 and 6,476.27 is: 9,718.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,361.48 : 23,051.18 = 6,476.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,361.48/23,051.18 = 6,476.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,361.48x = 23,051.18 × 6,476.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,361.48x = 149,285,665.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,285,665.50/15,361.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,718.18

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