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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,471.56, 23,210.94 and 6,707.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,471.56, 23,210.94 and 6,707.36 is: 10,062.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,471.56 : 23,210.94 = 6,707.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,471.56/23,210.94 = 6,707.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,471.56x = 23,210.94 × 6,707.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,471.56x = 155,684,130.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,684,130.52/15,471.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,062.60

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