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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,537.06, 23,297.96 and 6,651.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,537.06, 23,297.96 and 6,651.14 is: 9,973.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,537.06 : 23,297.96 = 6,651.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,537.06/23,297.96 = 6,651.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,537.06x = 23,297.96 × 6,651.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,537.06x = 154,957,893.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,957,893.81/15,537.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,973.44

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