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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,579.28, 23,368.06 and 6,814.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,579.28, 23,368.06 and 6,814.17 is: 10,220.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,579.28 : 23,368.06 = 6,814.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,579.28/23,368.06 = 6,814.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,579.28x = 23,368.06 × 6,814.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,579.28x = 159,233,933.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,233,933.41/15,579.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,220.88

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