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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,444.40, 23,177.40 and 6,685.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,444.40, 23,177.40 and 6,685.60 is: 10,033.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,444.40 : 23,177.40 = 6,685.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,444.40/23,177.40 = 6,685.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,444.40x = 23,177.40 × 6,685.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,444.40x = 154,954,825.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,954,825.44/15,444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,033.08

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