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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,567.68, 23,338.26 and 6,796.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,567.68, 23,338.26 and 6,796.04 is: 10,188.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,567.68 : 23,338.26 = 6,796.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,567.68/23,338.26 = 6,796.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,567.68x = 23,338.26 × 6,796.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,567.68x = 158,607,748.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,607,748.49/15,567.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,188.27

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