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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,473.97, 23,214.17 and 7,036.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,473.97, 23,214.17 and 7,036.46 is: 10,556.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,473.97 : 23,214.17 = 7,036.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,473.97/23,214.17 = 7,036.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,473.97x = 23,214.17 × 7,036.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,473.97x = 163,345,427.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,345,427.39/15,473.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,556.14

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