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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,365.06, 23,056.52 and 6,479.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,365.06, 23,056.52 and 6,479.82 is: 9,723.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,365.06 : 23,056.52 = 6,479.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,365.06/23,056.52 = 6,479.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,365.06x = 23,056.52 × 6,479.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,365.06x = 149,402,099.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,402,099.43/15,365.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,723.50

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