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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,362.68, 23,044.30 and 6,597.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,362.68, 23,044.30 and 6,597.68 is: 9,896.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362.68 : 23,044.30 = 6,597.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362.68/23,044.30 = 6,597.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362.68x = 23,044.30 × 6,597.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362.68x = 152,038,917.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,038,917.22/15,362.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,896.64

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