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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,580.60, 23,376.30 and 6,821.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,580.60, 23,376.30 and 6,821.80 is: 10,235.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,580.60 : 23,376.30 = 6,821.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,580.60/23,376.30 = 6,821.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,580.60x = 23,376.30 × 6,821.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,580.60x = 159,468,443.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,468,443.34/15,580.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,235.06

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