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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,360.74, 23,036.54 and 6,593.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,360.74, 23,036.54 and 6,593.56 is: 9,888.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,360.74 : 23,036.54 = 6,593.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,360.74/23,036.54 = 6,593.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,360.74x = 23,036.54 × 6,593.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,360.74x = 151,892,808.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,892,808.68/15,360.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,888.38

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