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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.14, 23,311.34 and 6,770.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.14, 23,311.34 and 6,770.22 is: 10,153.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.14 : 23,311.34 = 6,770.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.14/23,311.34 = 6,770.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.14x = 23,311.34 × 6,770.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.14x = 157,822,900.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,822,900.29/15,544.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,153.21

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