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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,647.16, 23,480.92 and 6,771.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,647.16, 23,480.92 and 6,771.14 is: 10,161.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,647.16 : 23,480.92 = 6,771.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,647.16/23,480.92 = 6,771.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,647.16x = 23,480.92 × 6,771.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,647.16x = 158,992,707.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,992,707.84/15,647.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,161.12

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