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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,599.72, 23,402.28 and 6,834.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,599.72, 23,402.28 and 6,834.44 is: 10,252.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,599.72 : 23,402.28 = 6,834.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,599.72/23,402.28 = 6,834.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,599.72x = 23,402.28 × 6,834.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,599.72x = 159,941,478.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,941,478.52/15,599.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,252.84

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