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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,573.90, 23,368.14 and 6,807.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,573.90, 23,368.14 and 6,807.68 is: 10,214.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,573.90 : 23,368.14 = 6,807.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,573.90/23,368.14 = 6,807.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,573.90x = 23,368.14 × 6,807.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,573.90x = 159,082,819.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,082,819.32/15,573.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,214.71

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