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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,341.58, 23,012.37 and 6,570.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,341.58, 23,012.37 and 6,570.81 is: 9,856.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,341.58 : 23,012.37 = 6,570.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,341.58/23,012.37 = 6,570.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,341.58x = 23,012.37 × 6,570.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,341.58x = 151,209,910.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,209,910.92/15,341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,856.22

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