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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,358.68, 23,038.29 and 6,593.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,358.68, 23,038.29 and 6,593.67 is: 9,890.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,358.68 : 23,038.29 = 6,593.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,358.68/23,038.29 = 6,593.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,358.68x = 23,038.29 × 6,593.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,358.68x = 151,906,881.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,906,881.62/15,358.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,890.62

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