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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,584.18, 23,383.50 and 6,817.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,584.18, 23,383.50 and 6,817.94 is: 10,230.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,584.18 : 23,383.50 = 6,817.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,584.18/23,383.50 = 6,817.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,584.18x = 23,383.50 × 6,817.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,584.18x = 159,427,299.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,427,299.99/15,584.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,230.07

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