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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,597.18, 23,382.51 and 6,825.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,597.18, 23,382.51 and 6,825.54 is: 10,232.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,597.18 : 23,382.51 = 6,825.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,597.18/23,382.51 = 6,825.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,597.18x = 23,382.51 × 6,825.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,597.18x = 159,598,257.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,598,257.31/15,597.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,232.51

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