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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.46, 23,186.04 and 6,575.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.46, 23,186.04 and 6,575.71 is: 9,861.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.46 : 23,186.04 = 6,575.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.46/23,186.04 = 6,575.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.46x = 23,186.04 × 6,575.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.46x = 152,464,675.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,464,675.09/15,460.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,861.59

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