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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,449.13, 23,177.25 and 6,564.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,449.13, 23,177.25 and 6,564.74 is: 9,848.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,449.13 : 23,177.25 = 6,564.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,449.13/23,177.25 = 6,564.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,449.13x = 23,177.25 × 6,564.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,449.13x = 152,152,504.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,152,504.28/15,449.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,848.61

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