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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,539.73, 23,301.90 and 6,653.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,539.73, 23,301.90 and 6,653.76 is: 9,977.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,539.73 : 23,301.90 = 6,653.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,539.73/23,301.90 = 6,653.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,539.73x = 23,301.90 × 6,653.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,539.73x = 155,045,250.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,045,250.14/15,539.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,977.35

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