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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,454.89, 23,174.78 and 10,777.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,454.89, 23,174.78 and 10,777.14 is: 16,160.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,454.89 : 23,174.78 = 10,777.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,454.89/23,174.78 = 10,777.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,454.89x = 23,174.78 × 10,777.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,454.89x = 249,757,794.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,757,794.64/15,454.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,160.44

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