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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.85, 23,297.77 and 6,649.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.85, 23,297.77 and 6,649.74 is: 9,966.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.85 : 23,297.77 = 6,649.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.85/23,297.77 = 6,649.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.85x = 23,297.77 × 6,649.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.85x = 154,924,113.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,924,113.08/15,544.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,966.27

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