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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,579.72, 23,347.68 and 6,796.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,579.72, 23,347.68 and 6,796.32 is: 10,184.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,579.72 : 23,347.68 = 6,796.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,579.72/23,347.68 = 6,796.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,579.72x = 23,347.68 × 6,796.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,579.72x = 158,678,304.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,678,304.54/15,579.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,184.93

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