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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,365.32, 23,046.95 and 6,476.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,365.32, 23,046.95 and 6,476.83 is: 9,714.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,365.32 : 23,046.95 = 6,476.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,365.32/23,046.95 = 6,476.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,365.32x = 23,046.95 × 6,476.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,365.32x = 149,271,135.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,271,135.74/15,365.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,714.81

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