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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,590.22, 23,393.19 and 6,825.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,590.22, 23,393.19 and 6,825.18 is: 10,241.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,590.22 : 23,393.19 = 6,825.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,590.22/23,393.19 = 6,825.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,590.22x = 23,393.19 × 6,825.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,590.22x = 159,662,732.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,662,732.52/15,590.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,241.21

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