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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,471.09, 23,204.79 and 6,706.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,471.09, 23,204.79 and 6,706.71 is: 10,059.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,471.09 : 23,204.79 = 6,706.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,471.09/23,204.79 = 6,706.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,471.09x = 23,204.79 × 6,706.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,471.09x = 155,627,797.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,627,797.14/15,471.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,059.27

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