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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.64, 23,312.09 and 6,770.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.64, 23,312.09 and 6,770.72 is: 10,153.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.64 : 23,312.09 = 6,770.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.64/23,312.09 = 6,770.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.64x = 23,312.09 × 6,770.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.64x = 157,839,534.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,839,534.37/15,544.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,153.96

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