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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,362.57, 23,054.11 and 6,599.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,362.57, 23,054.11 and 6,599.58 is: 9,903.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362.57 : 23,054.11 = 6,599.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362.57/23,054.11 = 6,599.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362.57x = 23,054.11 × 6,599.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362.57x = 152,147,426.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,147,426.77/15,362.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,903.78

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