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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,459.57, 23,184.72 and 6,574.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,459.57, 23,184.72 and 6,574.83 is: 9,860.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,459.57 : 23,184.72 = 6,574.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,459.57/23,184.72 = 6,574.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,459.57x = 23,184.72 × 6,574.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,459.57x = 152,435,561.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,435,561.62/15,459.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,860.27

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