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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,470.45, 23,214.18 and 6,705.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,470.45, 23,214.18 and 6,705.44 is: 10,061.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,470.45 : 23,214.18 = 6,705.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,470.45/23,214.18 = 6,705.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,470.45x = 23,214.18 × 6,705.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,470.45x = 155,661,291.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,661,291.14/15,470.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,061.85

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