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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,542.76, 23,307.99 and 6,771.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,542.76, 23,307.99 and 6,771.54 is: 10,154.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,542.76 : 23,307.99 = 6,771.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,542.76/23,307.99 = 6,771.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,542.76x = 23,307.99 × 6,771.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,542.76x = 157,830,986.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,830,986.60/15,542.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,154.63

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