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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,477.57, 23,202.59 and 6,707.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,477.57, 23,202.59 and 6,707.70 is: 10,055.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,477.57 : 23,202.59 = 6,707.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,477.57/23,202.59 = 6,707.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,477.57x = 23,202.59 × 6,707.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,477.57x = 155,635,979.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,635,979.40/15,477.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,055.58

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