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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,583.20, 23,367.60 and 6,813.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,583.20, 23,367.60 and 6,813.60 is: 10,217.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,583.20 : 23,367.60 = 6,813.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,583.20/23,367.60 = 6,813.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,583.20x = 23,367.60 × 6,813.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,583.20x = 159,217,479.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,217,479.36/15,583.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,217.25

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