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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,537.96, 23,317.88 and 6,775.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,537.96, 23,317.88 and 6,775.38 is: 10,167.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,537.96 : 23,317.88 = 6,775.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,537.96/23,317.88 = 6,775.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,537.96x = 23,317.88 × 6,775.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,537.96x = 157,987,463.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,987,463.92/15,537.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,167.84

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