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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.32, 23,373.90 and 6,832.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.32, 23,373.90 and 6,832.44 is: 10,242.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.32 : 23,373.90 = 6,832.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.32/23,373.90 = 6,832.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.32x = 23,373.90 × 6,832.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.32x = 159,700,769.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,700,769.32/15,592.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,242.27

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