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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,568.30, 23,349.98 and 6,800.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,568.30, 23,349.98 and 6,800.86 is: 10,200.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,568.30 : 23,349.98 = 6,800.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,568.30/23,349.98 = 6,800.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,568.30x = 23,349.98 × 6,800.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,568.30x = 158,799,944.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,799,944.98/15,568.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,200.21

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