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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,546.33, 23,313.02 and 6,786.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,546.33, 23,313.02 and 6,786.99 is: 10,177.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,546.33 : 23,313.02 = 6,786.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,546.33/23,313.02 = 6,786.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,546.33x = 23,313.02 × 6,786.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,546.33x = 158,225,199.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,225,199.67/15,546.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,177.66

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