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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.25, 23,196.53 and 6,577.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.25, 23,196.53 and 6,577.56 is: 9,867.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.25 : 23,196.53 = 6,577.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.25/23,196.53 = 6,577.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.25x = 23,196.53 × 6,577.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.25x = 152,576,567.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,576,567.87/15,462.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,867.68

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