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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,465.24, 23,201.02 and 6,580.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,465.24, 23,201.02 and 6,580.56 is: 9,872.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,465.24 : 23,201.02 = 6,580.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,465.24/23,201.02 = 6,580.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,465.24x = 23,201.02 × 6,580.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,465.24x = 152,675,704.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,675,704.17/15,465.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,872.18

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