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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,471.45, 23,215.68 and 6,706.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,471.45, 23,215.68 and 6,706.44 is: 10,063.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,471.45 : 23,215.68 = 6,706.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,471.45/23,215.68 = 6,706.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,471.45x = 23,215.68 × 6,706.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,471.45x = 155,694,564.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,694,564.98/15,471.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,063.35

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