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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,568.08, 23,364.45 and 6,809.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,568.08, 23,364.45 and 6,809.28 is: 10,219.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,568.08 : 23,364.45 = 6,809.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,568.08/23,364.45 = 6,809.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,568.08x = 23,364.45 × 6,809.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,568.08x = 159,095,082.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,095,082.10/15,568.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,219.31

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