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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,593.70, 23,398.45 and 6,828.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,593.70, 23,398.45 and 6,828.70 is: 10,246.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,593.70 : 23,398.45 = 6,828.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,593.70/23,398.45 = 6,828.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,593.70x = 23,398.45 × 6,828.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,593.70x = 159,780,995.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,780,995.52/15,593.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,246.51

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