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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,580.24, 23,356.44 and 6,808.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,580.24, 23,356.44 and 6,808.21 is: 10,206.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,580.24 : 23,356.44 = 6,808.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,580.24/23,356.44 = 6,808.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,580.24x = 23,356.44 × 6,808.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,580.24x = 159,015,489.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,015,489.98/15,580.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,206.23

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