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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.21, 23,004.80 and 6,571.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.21, 23,004.80 and 6,571.25 is: 9,859.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.21 : 23,004.80 = 6,571.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.21/23,004.80 = 6,571.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.21x = 23,004.80 × 6,571.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.21x = 151,170,144.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,170,144.12/15,332.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,859.65

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