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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,334.20, 23,006.70 and 6,571.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,334.20, 23,006.70 and 6,571.80 is: 9,860.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,334.20 : 23,006.70 = 6,571.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,334.20/23,006.70 = 6,571.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,334.20x = 23,006.70 × 6,571.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,334.20x = 151,195,431.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,195,431.06/15,334.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,860.01

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