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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,607.80, 23,419.80 and 6,843.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,607.80, 23,419.80 and 6,843.60 is: 10,268.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,607.80 : 23,419.80 = 6,843.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,607.80/23,419.80 = 6,843.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,607.80x = 23,419.80 × 6,843.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,607.80x = 160,275,743.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,275,743.28/15,607.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,268.95

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