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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,541.88, 23,325.10 and 6,782.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,541.88, 23,325.10 and 6,782.94 is: 10,179.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,541.88 : 23,325.10 = 6,782.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,541.88/23,325.10 = 6,782.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,541.88x = 23,325.10 × 6,782.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,541.88x = 158,212,736.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,212,736.84/15,541.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,179.77

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