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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,580.55, 23,348.39 and 6,693.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,580.55, 23,348.39 and 6,693.57 is: 10,030.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,580.55 : 23,348.39 = 6,693.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,580.55/23,348.39 = 6,693.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,580.55x = 23,348.39 × 6,693.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,580.55x = 156,284,049.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,284,049.38/15,580.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,030.71

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