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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,546.96, 23,331.36 and 6,784.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,546.96, 23,331.36 and 6,784.38 is: 10,181.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,546.96 : 23,331.36 = 6,784.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,546.96/23,331.36 = 6,784.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,546.96x = 23,331.36 × 6,784.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,546.96x = 158,288,812.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,288,812.16/15,546.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,181.34

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