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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,485.72, 23,220.69 and 6,597.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,485.72, 23,220.69 and 6,597.60 is: 9,893.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,485.72 : 23,220.69 = 6,597.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,485.72/23,220.69 = 6,597.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,485.72x = 23,220.69 × 6,597.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,485.72x = 153,200,824.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,200,824.34/15,485.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,893.04

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