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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.59, 23,216.34 and 6,590.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.59, 23,216.34 and 6,590.73 is: 9,887.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.59 : 23,216.34 = 6,590.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.59/23,216.34 = 6,590.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.59x = 23,216.34 × 6,590.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.59x = 153,012,628.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,012,628.53/15,475.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,887.35

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