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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,584.16, 23,383.52 and 6,817.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,584.16, 23,383.52 and 6,817.92 is: 10,230.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,584.16 : 23,383.52 = 6,817.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,584.16/23,383.52 = 6,817.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,584.16x = 23,383.52 × 6,817.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,584.16x = 159,426,968.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,426,968.68/15,584.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,230.06

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