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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,604.23, 23,385.65 and 6,829.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,604.23, 23,385.65 and 6,829.59 is: 10,235.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,604.23 : 23,385.65 = 6,829.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,604.23/23,385.65 = 6,829.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,604.23x = 23,385.65 × 6,829.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,604.23x = 159,714,367.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,714,367.24/15,604.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,235.33

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