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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,576.65, 23,372.27 and 6,810.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,576.65, 23,372.27 and 6,810.43 is: 10,218.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,576.65 : 23,372.27 = 6,810.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,576.65/23,372.27 = 6,810.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,576.65x = 23,372.27 × 6,810.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,576.65x = 159,175,208.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,175,208.78/15,576.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,218.83

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