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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.50, 23,327.28 and 6,774.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.50, 23,327.28 and 6,774.36 is: 10,166.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.50 : 23,327.28 = 6,774.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.50/23,327.28 = 6,774.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.50x = 23,327.28 × 6,774.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.50x = 158,027,392.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,027,392.54/15,544.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,166.13

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