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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,366.83, 23,049.20 and 6,478.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,366.83, 23,049.20 and 6,478.34 is: 9,717.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,366.83 : 23,049.20 = 6,478.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,366.83/23,049.20 = 6,478.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,366.83x = 23,049.20 × 6,478.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,366.83x = 149,320,406.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,320,406.69/15,366.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,717.06

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