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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,602.23, 23,382.65 and 6,827.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,602.23, 23,382.65 and 6,827.59 is: 10,232.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,602.23 : 23,382.65 = 6,827.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,602.23/23,382.65 = 6,827.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,602.23x = 23,382.65 × 6,827.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,602.23x = 159,647,113.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,647,113.18/15,602.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,232.33

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