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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,543.14, 23,309.84 and 6,769.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,543.14, 23,309.84 and 6,769.22 is: 10,151.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,543.14 : 23,309.84 = 6,769.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,543.14/23,309.84 = 6,769.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,543.14x = 23,309.84 × 6,769.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,543.14x = 157,789,335.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,789,335.50/15,543.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,151.71

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