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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.80, 23,009.46 and 6,569.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.80, 23,009.46 and 6,569.86 is: 9,859.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.80 : 23,009.46 = 6,569.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.80/23,009.46 = 6,569.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.80x = 23,009.46 × 6,569.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.80x = 151,168,930.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,168,930.88/15,332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,859.19

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