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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,362.60, 23,038.14 and 6,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,362.60, 23,038.14 and 6,593 is: 9,887.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362.60 : 23,038.14 = 6,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362.60/23,038.14 = 6,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362.60x = 23,038.14 × 6,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362.60x = 151,890,457.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,890,457.02/15,362.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,887.03

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