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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.08, 23,004.60 and 6,571.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.08, 23,004.60 and 6,571.12 is: 9,859.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.08 : 23,004.60 = 6,571.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.08/23,004.60 = 6,571.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.08x = 23,004.60 × 6,571.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.08x = 151,165,987.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,165,987.15/15,332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,859.46

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