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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,601.48, 23,381.52 and 6,826.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,601.48, 23,381.52 and 6,826.84 is: 10,231.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,601.48 : 23,381.52 = 6,826.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,601.48/23,381.52 = 6,826.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,601.48x = 23,381.52 × 6,826.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,601.48x = 159,621,896.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,621,896.00/15,601.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,231.20

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