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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,608.80, 23,421.30 and 6,844.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,608.80, 23,421.30 and 6,844.60 is: 10,270.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,608.80 : 23,421.30 = 6,844.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,608.80/23,421.30 = 6,844.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,608.80x = 23,421.30 × 6,844.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,608.80x = 160,309,429.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,309,429.98/15,608.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,270.45

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