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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,338.21, 23,013.81 and 6,577.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,338.21, 23,013.81 and 6,577.25 is: 9,868.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,338.21 : 23,013.81 = 6,577.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,338.21/23,013.81 = 6,577.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,338.21x = 23,013.81 × 6,577.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,338.21x = 151,367,466.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,367,466.75/15,338.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,868.66

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