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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,597.48, 23,375.52 and 6,822.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,597.48, 23,375.52 and 6,822.84 is: 10,225.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,597.48 : 23,375.52 = 6,822.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,597.48/23,375.52 = 6,822.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,597.48x = 23,375.52 × 6,822.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,597.48x = 159,487,432.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,487,432.88/15,597.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,225.21

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