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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,467.88, 23,205.23 and 6,582.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,467.88, 23,205.23 and 6,582.73 is: 9,875.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,467.88 : 23,205.23 = 6,582.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,467.88/23,205.23 = 6,582.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,467.88x = 23,205.23 × 6,582.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,467.88x = 152,753,763.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,753,763.68/15,467.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,875.55

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