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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,335.52, 23,004.42 and 6,570.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,335.52, 23,004.42 and 6,570.48 is: 9,856.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,335.52 : 23,004.42 = 6,570.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,335.52/23,004.42 = 6,570.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,335.52x = 23,004.42 × 6,570.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,335.52x = 151,150,081.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,150,081.52/15,335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,856.21

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