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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,589.98, 23,364.27 and 6,815.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,589.98, 23,364.27 and 6,815.34 is: 10,213.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,589.98 : 23,364.27 = 6,815.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,589.98/23,364.27 = 6,815.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,589.98x = 23,364.27 × 6,815.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,589.98x = 159,235,443.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,235,443.90/15,589.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,213.96

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