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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,348.96, 23,034.38 and 6,586.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,348.96, 23,034.38 and 6,586.38 is: 9,884.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,348.96 : 23,034.38 = 6,586.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,348.96/23,034.38 = 6,586.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,348.96x = 23,034.38 × 6,586.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,348.96x = 151,713,146.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,713,146.81/15,348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,884.26

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