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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560.24, 23,332.68 and 6,791.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,560.24, 23,332.68 and 6,791.36 is: 10,183.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560.24 : 23,332.68 = 6,791.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560.24/23,332.68 = 6,791.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560.24x = 23,332.68 × 6,791.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560.24x = 158,460,629.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,460,629.64/15,560.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,183.69

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