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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560.53, 23,346.27 and 6,796.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,560.53, 23,346.27 and 6,796.13 is: 10,196.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560.53 : 23,346.27 = 6,796.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560.53/23,346.27 = 6,796.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560.53x = 23,346.27 × 6,796.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560.53x = 158,664,169.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,664,169.20/15,560.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,196.58

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