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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,466.01, 23,199.06 and 6,579.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,466.01, 23,199.06 and 6,579.05 is: 9,868.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,466.01 : 23,199.06 = 6,579.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,466.01/23,199.06 = 6,579.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,466.01x = 23,199.06 × 6,579.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,466.01x = 152,627,775.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,627,775.69/15,466.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,868.59

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