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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,586.30, 23,365.54 and 6,814.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,586.30, 23,365.54 and 6,814.27 is: 10,215.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,586.30 : 23,365.54 = 6,814.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,586.30/23,365.54 = 6,814.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,586.30x = 23,365.54 × 6,814.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,586.30x = 159,219,098.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,219,098.26/15,586.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,215.32

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