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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,572.90, 23,366.64 and 6,806.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,572.90, 23,366.64 and 6,806.68 is: 10,213.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,572.90 : 23,366.64 = 6,806.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,572.90/23,366.64 = 6,806.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,572.90x = 23,366.64 × 6,806.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,572.90x = 159,049,124.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,049,124.32/15,572.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,213.20

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