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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.51, 23,193.81 and 6,575.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.51, 23,193.81 and 6,575.55 is: 9,863.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.51 : 23,193.81 = 6,575.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.51/23,193.81 = 6,575.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.51x = 23,193.81 × 6,575.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.51x = 152,512,057.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,512,057.35/15,462.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,863.34

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