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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,363.33, 23,050.62 and 6,480.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,363.33, 23,050.62 and 6,480.90 is: 9,723.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,363.33 : 23,050.62 = 6,480.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,363.33/23,050.62 = 6,480.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,363.33x = 23,050.62 × 6,480.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,363.33x = 149,388,763.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,388,763.16/15,363.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,723.72

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