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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,542.21, 23,300.26 and 6,770.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,542.21, 23,300.26 and 6,770.52 is: 10,150.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,542.21 : 23,300.26 = 6,770.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,542.21/23,300.26 = 6,770.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,542.21x = 23,300.26 × 6,770.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,542.21x = 157,754,859.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,754,859.41/15,542.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,150.09

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