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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,472.56, 23,212.44 and 6,708.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,472.56, 23,212.44 and 6,708.36 is: 10,064.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,472.56 : 23,212.44 = 6,708.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,472.56/23,212.44 = 6,708.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,472.56x = 23,212.44 × 6,708.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,472.56x = 155,717,404.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,717,404.00/15,472.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,064.10

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