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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,538.80, 23,316.30 and 6,774.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,538.80, 23,316.30 and 6,774.60 is: 10,165.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,538.80 : 23,316.30 = 6,774.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,538.80/23,316.30 = 6,774.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,538.80x = 23,316.30 × 6,774.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,538.80x = 157,958,605.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,958,605.98/15,538.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,165.43

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