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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,342.72, 23,009.56 and 6,575.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,342.72, 23,009.56 and 6,575.60 is: 9,861.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,342.72 : 23,009.56 = 6,575.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,342.72/23,009.56 = 6,575.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,342.72x = 23,009.56 × 6,575.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,342.72x = 151,301,662.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,301,662.74/15,342.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,861.46

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