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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,545.02, 23,312.66 and 6,771.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,545.02, 23,312.66 and 6,771.10 is: 10,154.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,545.02 : 23,312.66 = 6,771.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,545.02/23,312.66 = 6,771.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,545.02x = 23,312.66 × 6,771.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,545.02x = 157,852,352.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,852,352.13/15,545.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,154.53

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