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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.04, 23,215.14 and 6,711.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.04, 23,215.14 and 6,711.48 is: 10,067.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.04 : 23,215.14 = 6,711.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.04/23,215.14 = 6,711.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.04x = 23,215.14 × 6,711.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.04x = 155,807,947.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,807,947.81/15,476.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,067.69

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