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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.40, 23,218.08 and 6,712.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.40, 23,218.08 and 6,712.68 is: 10,070.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.40 : 23,218.08 = 6,712.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.40/23,218.08 = 6,712.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.40x = 23,218.08 × 6,712.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.40x = 155,855,541.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,855,541.25/15,476.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,070.53

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