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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,340.40, 23,010.60 and 6,576.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,340.40, 23,010.60 and 6,576.20 is: 9,864.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,340.40 : 23,010.60 = 6,576.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,340.40/23,010.60 = 6,576.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,340.40x = 23,010.60 × 6,576.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,340.40x = 151,322,307.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,322,307.72/15,340.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,864.30

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