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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,354.96, 23,033.04 and 6,583.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,354.96, 23,033.04 and 6,583.87 is: 9,876.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,354.96 : 23,033.04 = 6,583.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,354.96/23,033.04 = 6,583.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,354.96x = 23,033.04 × 6,583.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,354.96x = 151,646,541.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,646,541.06/15,354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,876.06

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