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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,480.48, 23,229.21 and 6,715.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,480.48, 23,229.21 and 6,715.44 is: 10,076.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,480.48 : 23,229.21 = 6,715.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,480.48/23,229.21 = 6,715.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,480.48x = 23,229.21 × 6,715.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,480.48x = 155,994,366.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,994,366.00/15,480.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,076.84

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