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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,370.02, 23,036.79 and 6,586.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,370.02, 23,036.79 and 6,586.38 is: 9,871.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,370.02 : 23,036.79 = 6,586.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,370.02/23,036.79 = 6,586.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,370.02x = 23,036.79 × 6,586.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,370.02x = 151,729,052.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,729,052.92/15,370.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,871.75

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