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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.01, 23,311.15 and 6,770.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.01, 23,311.15 and 6,770.09 is: 10,153.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.01 : 23,311.15 = 6,770.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.01/23,311.15 = 6,770.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.01x = 23,311.15 × 6,770.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.01x = 157,818,583.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,818,583.50/15,544.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,153.02

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