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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,417.88, 23,129.23 and 6,533.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,417.88, 23,129.23 and 6,533.23 is: 9,800.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,417.88 : 23,129.23 = 6,533.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,417.88/23,129.23 = 6,533.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,417.88x = 23,129.23 × 6,533.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,417.88x = 151,108,653.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,108,653.39/15,417.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,800.87

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