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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,581.55, 23,358.42 and 6,809.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,581.55, 23,358.42 and 6,809.52 is: 10,208.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,581.55 : 23,358.42 = 6,809.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,581.55/23,358.42 = 6,809.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,581.55x = 23,358.42 × 6,809.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,581.55x = 159,059,628.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,059,628.16/15,581.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,208.20

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