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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,573.50, 23,367.54 and 6,810.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,573.50, 23,367.54 and 6,810.92 is: 10,219.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,573.50 : 23,367.54 = 6,810.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,573.50/23,367.54 = 6,810.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,573.50x = 23,367.54 × 6,810.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,573.50x = 159,154,445.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,154,445.54/15,573.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,219.57

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