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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,443.69, 23,164.99 and 6,553.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,443.69, 23,164.99 and 6,553.31 is: 9,829.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,443.69 : 23,164.99 = 6,553.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,443.69/23,164.99 = 6,553.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,443.69x = 23,164.99 × 6,553.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,443.69x = 151,807,360.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,807,360.62/15,443.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,829.73

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