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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,545.79, 23,299.17 and 6,650.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,545.79, 23,299.17 and 6,650.68 is: 9,967.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,545.79 : 23,299.17 = 6,650.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,545.79/23,299.17 = 6,650.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,545.79x = 23,299.17 × 6,650.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,545.79x = 154,955,323.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,955,323.94/15,545.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,967.67

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