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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,586.80, 23,366.30 and 6,814.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,586.80, 23,366.30 and 6,814.77 is: 10,216.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,586.80 : 23,366.30 = 6,814.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,586.80/23,366.30 = 6,814.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,586.80x = 23,366.30 × 6,814.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,586.80x = 159,235,926.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,235,926.18/15,586.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,216.08

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