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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,573.40, 23,351.88 and 6,798.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,573.40, 23,351.88 and 6,798.04 is: 10,193.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,573.40 : 23,351.88 = 6,798.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,573.40/23,351.88 = 6,798.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,573.40x = 23,351.88 × 6,798.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,573.40x = 158,747,014.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,747,014.32/15,573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,193.47

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