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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,568.68, 23,344.76 and 6,793.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,568.68, 23,344.76 and 6,793.34 is: 10,186.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,568.68 : 23,344.76 = 6,793.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,568.68/23,344.76 = 6,793.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,568.68x = 23,344.76 × 6,793.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,568.68x = 158,588,891.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,588,891.90/15,568.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,186.41

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