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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,473.56, 23,213.94 and 6,709.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,473.56, 23,213.94 and 6,709.36 is: 10,065.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,473.56 : 23,213.94 = 6,709.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,473.56/23,213.94 = 6,709.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,473.56x = 23,213.94 × 6,709.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,473.56x = 155,750,680.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,750,680.48/15,473.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,065.60

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