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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,570.36, 23,357.97 and 6,800.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,570.36, 23,357.97 and 6,800.49 is: 10,201.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,570.36 : 23,357.97 = 6,800.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,570.36/23,357.97 = 6,800.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,570.36x = 23,357.97 × 6,800.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,570.36x = 158,845,641.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,845,641.41/15,570.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,201.80

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