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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,477.09, 23,218.59 and 6,592.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,477.09, 23,218.59 and 6,592.23 is: 9,889.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,477.09 : 23,218.59 = 6,592.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,477.09/23,218.59 = 6,592.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,477.09x = 23,218.59 × 6,592.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,477.09x = 153,062,285.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,062,285.56/15,477.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,889.60

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