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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,569.67, 23,346.27 and 6,794.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,569.67, 23,346.27 and 6,794.34 is: 10,187.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,569.67 : 23,346.27 = 6,794.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,569.67/23,346.27 = 6,794.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,569.67x = 23,346.27 × 6,794.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,569.67x = 158,622,496.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,622,496.11/15,569.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,187.92

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