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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,466.88, 23,203.73 and 6,581.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,466.88, 23,203.73 and 6,581.73 is: 9,874.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,466.88 : 23,203.73 = 6,581.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,466.88/23,203.73 = 6,581.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,466.88x = 23,203.73 × 6,581.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,466.88x = 152,720,789.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,720,789.32/15,466.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,874.05

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