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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,548.52, 23,333.30 and 6,778.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,548.52, 23,333.30 and 6,778.36 is: 10,172.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,548.52 : 23,333.30 = 6,778.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,548.52/23,333.30 = 6,778.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,548.52x = 23,333.30 × 6,778.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,548.52x = 158,161,507.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,161,507.39/15,548.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,172.13

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