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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.12, 23,193.25 and 6,575.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.12, 23,193.25 and 6,575.16 is: 9,862.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.12 : 23,193.25 = 6,575.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.12/23,193.25 = 6,575.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.12x = 23,193.25 × 6,575.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.12x = 152,499,313.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,499,313.23/15,462.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,862.77

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