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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.21, 23,303.26 and 6,772.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.21, 23,303.26 and 6,772.52 is: 10,153.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.21 : 23,303.26 = 6,772.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.21/23,303.26 = 6,772.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.21x = 23,303.26 × 6,772.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.21x = 157,821,794.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,821,794.42/15,544.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,153.09

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