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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,450.58, 23,182.87 and 6,568.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,450.58, 23,182.87 and 6,568.32 is: 9,855.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,450.58 : 23,182.87 = 6,568.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,450.58/23,182.87 = 6,568.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,450.58x = 23,182.87 × 6,568.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,450.58x = 152,272,508.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,272,508.68/15,450.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,855.46

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