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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,395.61, 23,090.99 and 6,509.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,395.61, 23,090.99 and 6,509.10 is: 9,762.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,395.61 : 23,090.99 = 6,509.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,395.61/23,090.99 = 6,509.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,395.61x = 23,090.99 × 6,509.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,395.61x = 150,301,530.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,301,530.46/15,395.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,762.62

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