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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,477.48, 23,203.26 and 6,241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,477.48, 23,203.26 and 6,241.32 is: 9,356.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,477.48 : 23,203.26 = 6,241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,477.48/23,203.26 = 6,241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,477.48x = 23,203.26 × 6,241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,477.48x = 144,818,970.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,818,970.70/15,477.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,356.75

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