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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,566.58, 23,362.20 and 6,807.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,566.58, 23,362.20 and 6,807.78 is: 10,217.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,566.58 : 23,362.20 = 6,807.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,566.58/23,362.20 = 6,807.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,566.58x = 23,362.20 × 6,807.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,566.58x = 159,044,717.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,044,717.92/15,566.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,217.06

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