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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,459.88, 23,192.95 and 6,575.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,459.88, 23,192.95 and 6,575.19 is: 9,864.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,459.88 : 23,192.95 = 6,575.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,459.88/23,192.95 = 6,575.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,459.88x = 23,192.95 × 6,575.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,459.88x = 152,498,052.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,498,052.91/15,459.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,864.12

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