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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,585.20, 23,369.49 and 6,809.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,585.20, 23,369.49 and 6,809.84 is: 10,211.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,585.20 : 23,369.49 = 6,809.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,585.20/23,369.49 = 6,809.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,585.20x = 23,369.49 × 6,809.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,585.20x = 159,142,487.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,142,487.78/15,585.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,211.13

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