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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,482.46, 23,219.55 and 6,715.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,482.46, 23,219.55 and 6,715.32 is: 10,071.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,482.46 : 23,219.55 = 6,715.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,482.46/23,219.55 = 6,715.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,482.46x = 23,219.55 × 6,715.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,482.46x = 155,926,708.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,926,708.51/15,482.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,071.18

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