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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,431.46, 23,152.86 and 6,548.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,431.46, 23,152.86 and 6,548.73 is: 9,825.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,431.46 : 23,152.86 = 6,548.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,431.46/23,152.86 = 6,548.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,431.46x = 23,152.86 × 6,548.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,431.46x = 151,621,828.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,621,828.87/15,431.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,825.50

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