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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,335.57, 23,012.22 and 6,450.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,335.57, 23,012.22 and 6,450.18 is: 9,679.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,335.57 : 23,012.22 = 6,450.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,335.57/23,012.22 = 6,450.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,335.57x = 23,012.22 × 6,450.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,335.57x = 148,432,961.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,432,961.20/15,335.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,679.00

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