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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,370.08, 23,048.55 and 6,479.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,370.08, 23,048.55 and 6,479.58 is: 9,716.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,370.08 : 23,048.55 = 6,479.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,370.08/23,048.55 = 6,479.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,370.08x = 23,048.55 × 6,479.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,370.08x = 149,344,923.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,344,923.61/15,370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,716.60

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