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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,590.94, 23,392.89 and 6,832.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,590.94, 23,392.89 and 6,832.14 is: 10,251.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,590.94 : 23,392.89 = 6,832.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,590.94/23,392.89 = 6,832.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,590.94x = 23,392.89 × 6,832.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,590.94x = 159,823,499.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,823,499.48/15,590.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,251.05

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