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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,647.41, 23,481.30 and 6,771.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,647.41, 23,481.30 and 6,771.40 is: 10,161.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,647.41 : 23,481.30 = 6,771.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,647.41/23,481.30 = 6,771.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,647.41x = 23,481.30 × 6,771.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,647.41x = 159,001,140.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,001,140.49/15,647.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,161.50

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