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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,549.98, 23,332.86 and 6,783.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,549.98, 23,332.86 and 6,783.75 is: 10,179.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,549.98 : 23,332.86 = 6,783.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,549.98/23,332.86 = 6,783.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,549.98x = 23,332.86 × 6,783.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,549.98x = 158,284,289.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,284,289.03/15,549.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,179.07

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