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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,368.52, 23,034.54 and 6,584.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,368.52, 23,034.54 and 6,584.88 is: 9,869.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,368.52 : 23,034.54 = 6,584.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,368.52/23,034.54 = 6,584.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,368.52x = 23,034.54 × 6,584.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,368.52x = 151,679,681.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,679,681.76/15,368.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,869.50

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