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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.87, 23,188.38 and 6,574.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.87, 23,188.38 and 6,574.55 is: 9,860.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.87 : 23,188.38 = 6,574.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.87/23,188.38 = 6,574.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.87x = 23,188.38 × 6,574.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.87x = 152,453,163.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,453,163.73/15,460.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,860.58

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