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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,571.31, 23,350.82 and 6,800.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,571.31, 23,350.82 and 6,800.09 is: 10,197.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,571.31 : 23,350.82 = 6,800.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,571.31/23,350.82 = 6,800.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,571.31x = 23,350.82 × 6,800.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,571.31x = 158,787,526.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,787,526.82/15,571.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,197.45

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