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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.22, 23,032.62 and 6,587.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.22, 23,032.62 and 6,587.64 is: 9,884.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.22 : 23,032.62 = 6,587.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.22/23,032.62 = 6,587.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.22x = 23,032.62 × 6,587.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.22x = 151,730,608.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,730,608.82/15,350.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,884.59

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