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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,594.12, 23,377.86 and 6,822.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,594.12, 23,377.86 and 6,822.36 is: 10,227.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,594.12 : 23,377.86 = 6,822.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,594.12/23,377.86 = 6,822.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,594.12x = 23,377.86 × 6,822.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,594.12x = 159,492,176.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,492,176.95/15,594.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,227.71

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