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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,601.98, 23,382.27 and 6,827.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,601.98, 23,382.27 and 6,827.34 is: 10,231.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,601.98 : 23,382.27 = 6,827.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,601.98/23,382.27 = 6,827.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,601.98x = 23,382.27 × 6,827.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,601.98x = 159,638,707.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,638,707.26/15,601.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,231.95

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