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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,450.13, 23,178.75 and 6,565.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,450.13, 23,178.75 and 6,565.74 is: 9,850.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,450.13 : 23,178.75 = 6,565.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,450.13/23,178.75 = 6,565.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,450.13x = 23,178.75 × 6,565.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,450.13x = 152,185,646.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,185,646.03/15,450.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,850.12

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