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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.68, 23,375.76 and 6,821.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.68, 23,375.76 and 6,821.04 is: 10,225.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.68 : 23,375.76 = 6,821.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.68/23,375.76 = 6,821.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.68x = 23,375.76 × 6,821.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.68x = 159,446,993.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,446,993.99/15,592.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,225.76

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