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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,655.36, 23,493.21 and 6,779.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,655.36, 23,493.21 and 6,779.36 is: 10,173.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,655.36 : 23,493.21 = 6,779.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,655.36/23,493.21 = 6,779.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,655.36x = 23,493.21 × 6,779.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,655.36x = 159,268,836.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,268,836.10/15,655.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,173.44

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