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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,331.21, 23,003.29 and 6,570.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,331.21, 23,003.29 and 6,570.25 is: 9,858.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,331.21 : 23,003.29 = 6,570.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,331.21/23,003.29 = 6,570.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,331.21x = 23,003.29 × 6,570.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,331.21x = 151,137,251.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,137,251.11/15,331.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,858.15

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