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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,354.73, 23,027.82 and 6,587.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,354.73, 23,027.82 and 6,587.56 is: 9,879.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,354.73 : 23,027.82 = 6,587.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,354.73/23,027.82 = 6,587.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,354.73x = 23,027.82 × 6,587.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,354.73x = 151,697,145.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,697,145.92/15,354.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,879.51

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