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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,360.58, 23,021.70 and 6,585.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,360.58, 23,021.70 and 6,585.31 is: 9,869.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,360.58 : 23,021.70 = 6,585.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,360.58/23,021.70 = 6,585.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,360.58x = 23,021.70 × 6,585.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,360.58x = 151,605,031.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,605,031.23/15,360.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,869.75

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