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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,573.60, 23,365.80 and 6,814.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,573.60, 23,365.80 and 6,814.80 is: 10,224.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,573.60 : 23,365.80 = 6,814.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,573.60/23,365.80 = 6,814.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,573.60x = 23,365.80 × 6,814.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,573.60x = 159,233,253.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,233,253.84/15,573.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,224.56

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