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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,452.47, 23,178.64 and 6,566.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,452.47, 23,178.64 and 6,566.43 is: 9,849.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,452.47 : 23,178.64 = 6,566.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,452.47/23,178.64 = 6,566.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,452.47x = 23,178.64 × 6,566.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,452.47x = 152,200,999.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,200,999.87/15,452.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,849.62

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