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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.30, 23,324.55 and 6,780.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.30, 23,324.55 and 6,780.10 is: 10,173.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.30 : 23,324.55 = 6,780.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.30/23,324.55 = 6,780.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.30x = 23,324.55 × 6,780.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.30x = 158,142,781.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,142,781.46/15,544.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,173.68

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