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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,457.88, 23,189.95 and 6,573.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,457.88, 23,189.95 and 6,573.19 is: 9,861.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,457.88 : 23,189.95 = 6,573.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,457.88/23,189.95 = 6,573.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,457.88x = 23,189.95 × 6,573.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,457.88x = 152,431,871.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,431,871.58/15,457.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,861.11

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