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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,647.72, 23,477.04 and 6,883.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,647.72, 23,477.04 and 6,883.31 is: 10,327.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,647.72 : 23,477.04 = 6,883.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,647.72/23,477.04 = 6,883.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,647.72x = 23,477.04 × 6,883.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,647.72x = 161,599,802.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,599,802.90/15,647.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,327.37

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