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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,359.08, 23,019.45 and 6,583.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,359.08, 23,019.45 and 6,583.81 is: 9,867.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,359.08 : 23,019.45 = 6,583.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,359.08/23,019.45 = 6,583.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,359.08x = 23,019.45 × 6,583.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,359.08x = 151,555,685.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,555,685.10/15,359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,867.50

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