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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,362.82, 23,053.18 and 6,477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,362.82, 23,053.18 and 6,477.60 is: 9,720.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362.82 : 23,053.18 = 6,477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362.82/23,053.18 = 6,477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362.82x = 23,053.18 × 6,477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362.82x = 149,329,278.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,329,278.77/15,362.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,720.17

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