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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.59, 23,197.04 and 6,577.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.59, 23,197.04 and 6,577.91 is: 9,868.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.59 : 23,197.04 = 6,577.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.59/23,197.04 = 6,577.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.59x = 23,197.04 × 6,577.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.59x = 152,587,925.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,587,925.40/15,462.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,868.20

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