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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,459.96, 23,185.29 and 6,575.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,459.96, 23,185.29 and 6,575.21 is: 9,860.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,459.96 : 23,185.29 = 6,575.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,459.96/23,185.29 = 6,575.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,459.96x = 23,185.29 × 6,575.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,459.96x = 152,448,150.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,448,150.66/15,459.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,860.84

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