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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,340.72, 23,006.54 and 6,573.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,340.72, 23,006.54 and 6,573.60 is: 9,858.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,340.72 : 23,006.54 = 6,573.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,340.72/23,006.54 = 6,573.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,340.72x = 23,006.54 × 6,573.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,340.72x = 151,235,791.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,235,791.34/15,340.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,858.45

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