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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.46, 23,036.63 and 6,587.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.46, 23,036.63 and 6,587.88 is: 9,886.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.46 : 23,036.63 = 6,587.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.46/23,036.63 = 6,587.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.46x = 23,036.63 × 6,587.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.46x = 151,762,521.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,762,521.11/15,350.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,886.51

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