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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.37, 23,190.63 and 6,576.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.37, 23,190.63 and 6,576.05 is: 9,862.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.37 : 23,190.63 = 6,576.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.37/23,190.63 = 6,576.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.37x = 23,190.63 × 6,576.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.37x = 152,502,742.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,502,742.41/15,462.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,862.83

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