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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,591.56, 23,378.90 and 6,816.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,591.56, 23,378.90 and 6,816.20 is: 10,220.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,591.56 : 23,378.90 = 6,816.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,591.56/23,378.90 = 6,816.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,591.56x = 23,378.90 × 6,816.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,591.56x = 159,355,107.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,355,107.20/15,591.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,220.60

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