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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,338.73, 23,003.55 and 6,571.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,338.73, 23,003.55 and 6,571.59 is: 9,855.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,338.73 : 23,003.55 = 6,571.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,338.73/23,003.55 = 6,571.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,338.73x = 23,003.55 × 6,571.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,338.73x = 151,169,899.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,169,899.14/15,338.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,855.44

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