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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,574.65, 23,369.27 and 6,808.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,574.65, 23,369.27 and 6,808.43 is: 10,215.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,574.65 : 23,369.27 = 6,808.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,574.65/23,369.27 = 6,808.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,574.65x = 23,369.27 × 6,808.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,574.65x = 159,107,888.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,107,888.06/15,574.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,215.82

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