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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,371.08, 23,050.05 and 6,480.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,371.08, 23,050.05 and 6,480.58 is: 9,718.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,371.08 : 23,050.05 = 6,480.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,371.08/23,050.05 = 6,480.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,371.08x = 23,050.05 × 6,480.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,371.08x = 149,377,693.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,377,693.03/15,371.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,718.10

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