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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.39, 23,213.16 and 6,589.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.39, 23,213.16 and 6,589.46 is: 9,884.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.39 : 23,213.16 = 6,589.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.39/23,213.16 = 6,589.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.39x = 23,213.16 × 6,589.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.39x = 152,962,247.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,962,247.33/15,475.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,884.23

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