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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,449.58, 23,181.37 and 6,567.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,449.58, 23,181.37 and 6,567.32 is: 9,853.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,449.58 : 23,181.37 = 6,567.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,449.58/23,181.37 = 6,567.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,449.58x = 23,181.37 × 6,567.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,449.58x = 152,239,516.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,239,516.36/15,449.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,853.96

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