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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,598.44, 23,404.16 and 6,839.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,598.44, 23,404.16 and 6,839.64 is: 10,262.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,598.44 : 23,404.16 = 6,839.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,598.44/23,404.16 = 6,839.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,598.44x = 23,404.16 × 6,839.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,598.44x = 160,076,028.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,076,028.90/15,598.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,262.31

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