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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.50, 23,190.81 and 6,573.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.50, 23,190.81 and 6,573.54 is: 9,860.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.50 : 23,190.81 = 6,573.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.50/23,190.81 = 6,573.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.50x = 23,190.81 × 6,573.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.50x = 152,445,717.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,445,717.17/15,460.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,860.34

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