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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,369.04, 23,062.50 and 6,483.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,369.04, 23,062.50 and 6,483.82 is: 9,729.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,369.04 : 23,062.50 = 6,483.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,369.04/23,062.50 = 6,483.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,369.04x = 23,062.50 × 6,483.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,369.04x = 149,533,098.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,533,098.75/15,369.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,729.50

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