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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,575.41, 23,371.33 and 6,816.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,575.41, 23,371.33 and 6,816.48 is: 10,228.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,575.41 : 23,371.33 = 6,816.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,575.41/23,371.33 = 6,816.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,575.41x = 23,371.33 × 6,816.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,575.41x = 159,310,203.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,310,203.52/15,575.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,228.32

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