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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,558.28, 23,342.88 and 6,793.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,558.28, 23,342.88 and 6,793.88 is: 10,193.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,558.28 : 23,342.88 = 6,793.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,558.28/23,342.88 = 6,793.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,558.28x = 23,342.88 × 6,793.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,558.28x = 158,588,634.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,588,634.34/15,558.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,193.20

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