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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560.22, 23,334.24 and 6,789.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,560.22, 23,334.24 and 6,789.18 is: 10,181.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560.22 : 23,334.24 = 6,789.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560.22/23,334.24 = 6,789.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560.22x = 23,334.24 × 6,789.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560.22x = 158,420,355.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,420,355.52/15,560.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,181.11

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