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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,365.76, 23,044.02 and 6,598.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,365.76, 23,044.02 and 6,598.56 is: 9,895.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,365.76 : 23,044.02 = 6,598.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,365.76/23,044.02 = 6,598.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,365.76x = 23,044.02 × 6,598.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,365.76x = 152,057,348.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,057,348.61/15,365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,895.86

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