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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,602.88, 23,406.12 and 6,836.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,602.88, 23,406.12 and 6,836.70 is: 10,255.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,602.88 : 23,406.12 = 6,836.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,602.88/23,406.12 = 6,836.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,602.88x = 23,406.12 × 6,836.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,602.88x = 160,020,620.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,020,620.60/15,602.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,255.84

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