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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,471.69, 23,217.29 and 6,587.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,471.69, 23,217.29 and 6,587.01 is: 9,884.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,471.69 : 23,217.29 = 6,587.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,471.69/23,217.29 = 6,587.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,471.69x = 23,217.29 × 6,587.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,471.69x = 152,932,521.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,932,521.40/15,471.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,884.67

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