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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,362.08, 23,023.95 and 6,586.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,362.08, 23,023.95 and 6,586.81 is: 9,872.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362.08 : 23,023.95 = 6,586.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362.08/23,023.95 = 6,586.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362.08x = 23,023.95 × 6,586.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362.08x = 151,654,384.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,654,384.10/15,362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,872.00

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