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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,502.44, 23,247.96 and 6,616.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,502.44, 23,247.96 and 6,616.80 is: 9,922.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,502.44 : 23,247.96 = 6,616.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,502.44/23,247.96 = 6,616.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,502.44x = 23,247.96 × 6,616.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,502.44x = 153,827,101.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,827,101.73/15,502.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,922.77

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