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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,588.30, 23,368.54 and 6,816.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,588.30, 23,368.54 and 6,816.28 is: 10,218.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,588.30 : 23,368.54 = 6,816.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,588.30/23,368.54 = 6,816.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,588.30x = 23,368.54 × 6,816.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,588.30x = 159,286,511.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,286,511.83/15,588.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,218.34

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