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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.15, 23,187.63 and 6,578.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.15, 23,187.63 and 6,578.07 is: 9,864.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.15 : 23,187.63 = 6,578.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.15/23,187.63 = 6,578.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.15x = 23,187.63 × 6,578.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.15x = 152,529,853.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,529,853.27/15,462.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,864.72

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