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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,330.21, 23,001.79 and 6,569.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,330.21, 23,001.79 and 6,569.25 is: 9,856.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,330.21 : 23,001.79 = 6,569.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,330.21/23,001.79 = 6,569.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,330.21x = 23,001.79 × 6,569.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,330.21x = 151,104,508.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,104,508.96/15,330.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,856.65

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