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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,359.58, 23,020.20 and 6,584.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,359.58, 23,020.20 and 6,584.31 is: 9,868.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,359.58 : 23,020.20 = 6,584.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,359.58/23,020.20 = 6,584.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,359.58x = 23,020.20 × 6,584.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,359.58x = 151,572,133.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,572,133.06/15,359.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,868.25

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