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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,465.72, 23,196.66 and 6,584.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,465.72, 23,196.66 and 6,584.63 is: 9,876.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,465.72 : 23,196.66 = 6,584.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,465.72/23,196.66 = 6,584.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,465.72x = 23,196.66 × 6,584.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,465.72x = 152,741,307.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,741,307.35/15,465.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,876.12

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