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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,601.72, 23,405.28 and 6,836.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,601.72, 23,405.28 and 6,836.44 is: 10,255.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,601.72 : 23,405.28 = 6,836.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,601.72/23,405.28 = 6,836.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,601.72x = 23,405.28 × 6,836.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,601.72x = 160,008,792.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,008,792.40/15,601.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,255.84

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