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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.43, 23,336.89 and 6,788.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.43, 23,336.89 and 6,788.02 is: 10,185.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.43 : 23,336.89 = 6,788.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.43/23,336.89 = 6,788.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.43x = 23,336.89 × 6,788.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.43x = 158,411,276.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,411,276.06/15,552.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,185.63

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