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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,347.73, 23,017.32 and 6,580.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,347.73, 23,017.32 and 6,580.56 is: 9,869.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,347.73 : 23,017.32 = 6,580.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,347.73/23,017.32 = 6,580.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,347.73x = 23,017.32 × 6,580.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,347.73x = 151,466,855.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,466,855.30/15,347.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,869.01

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