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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,358.48, 23,033.46 and 6,591.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,358.48, 23,033.46 and 6,591.45 is: 9,885.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,358.48 : 23,033.46 = 6,591.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,358.48/23,033.46 = 6,591.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,358.48x = 23,033.46 × 6,591.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,358.48x = 151,823,899.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,823,899.92/15,358.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,885.35

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