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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,484.21, 23,218.45 and 6,596.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,484.21, 23,218.45 and 6,596.10 is: 9,890.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,484.21 : 23,218.45 = 6,596.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,484.21/23,218.45 = 6,596.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,484.21x = 23,218.45 × 6,596.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,484.21x = 153,151,201.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,151,201.55/15,484.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,890.80

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