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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.09, 23,217.09 and 6,591.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.09, 23,217.09 and 6,591.23 is: 9,888.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.09 : 23,217.09 = 6,591.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.09/23,217.09 = 6,591.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.09x = 23,217.09 × 6,591.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.09x = 153,029,180.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,029,180.12/15,476.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,888.10

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