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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,366.58, 23,031.65 and 6,582.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,366.58, 23,031.65 and 6,582.94 is: 9,866.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,366.58 : 23,031.65 = 6,582.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,366.58/23,031.65 = 6,582.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,366.58x = 23,031.65 × 6,582.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,366.58x = 151,615,970.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,615,970.05/15,366.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,866.60

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