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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,547.36, 23,301.50 and 6,652.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,547.36, 23,301.50 and 6,652.24 is: 9,970.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,547.36 : 23,301.50 = 6,652.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,547.36/23,301.50 = 6,652.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,547.36x = 23,301.50 × 6,652.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,547.36x = 155,007,170.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,007,170.36/15,547.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,970.00

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