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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,459.50, 23,189.31 and 6,572.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,459.50, 23,189.31 and 6,572.54 is: 9,858.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,459.50 : 23,189.31 = 6,572.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,459.50/23,189.31 = 6,572.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,459.50x = 23,189.31 × 6,572.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,459.50x = 152,412,551.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,412,551.60/15,459.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,858.83

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