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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.36, 23,330.49 and 6,790.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.36, 23,330.49 and 6,790.60 is: 10,180.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.36 : 23,330.49 = 6,790.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.36/23,330.49 = 6,790.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.36x = 23,330.49 × 6,790.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.36x = 158,428,025.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,428,025.39/15,562.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,180.21

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