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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.38, 23,196.69 and 6,577.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.38, 23,196.69 and 6,577.70 is: 9,867.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.38 : 23,196.69 = 6,577.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.38/23,196.69 = 6,577.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.38x = 23,196.69 × 6,577.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.38x = 152,580,867.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,580,867.81/15,462.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,867.88

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