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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,470.36, 23,209.62 and 6,703.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,470.36, 23,209.62 and 6,703.24 is: 10,056.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,470.36 : 23,209.62 = 6,703.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,470.36/23,209.62 = 6,703.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,470.36x = 23,209.62 × 6,703.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,470.36x = 155,579,653.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,579,653.17/15,470.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,056.63

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