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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,364.58, 23,028.65 and 6,580.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,364.58, 23,028.65 and 6,580.94 is: 9,863.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,364.58 : 23,028.65 = 6,580.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,364.58/23,028.65 = 6,580.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,364.58x = 23,028.65 × 6,580.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,364.58x = 151,550,213.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,550,213.28/15,364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,863.61

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