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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.58, 23,307.75 and 6,653.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.58, 23,307.75 and 6,653.48 is: 9,976.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.58 : 23,307.75 = 6,653.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.58/23,307.75 = 6,653.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.58x = 23,307.75 × 6,653.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.58x = 155,077,531.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,077,531.93/15,544.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,976.31

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