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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,663.42, 23,480.73 and 6,773.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,663.42, 23,480.73 and 6,773.19 is: 10,153.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,663.42 : 23,480.73 = 6,773.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,663.42/23,480.73 = 6,773.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,663.42x = 23,480.73 × 6,773.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,663.42x = 159,039,445.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,039,445.63/15,663.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,153.56

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