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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,542.73, 23,306.40 and 6,656.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,542.73, 23,306.40 and 6,656.76 is: 9,981.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,542.73 : 23,306.40 = 6,656.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,542.73/23,306.40 = 6,656.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,542.73x = 23,306.40 × 6,656.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,542.73x = 155,145,111.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,145,111.26/15,542.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,981.84

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