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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,347.58, 23,021.37 and 6,576.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,347.58, 23,021.37 and 6,576.81 is: 9,865.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,347.58 : 23,021.37 = 6,576.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,347.58/23,021.37 = 6,576.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,347.58x = 23,021.37 × 6,576.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,347.58x = 151,407,176.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,407,176.43/15,347.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,865.22

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