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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,553.14, 23,322.42 and 6,780.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,553.14, 23,322.42 and 6,780.84 is: 10,168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,553.14 : 23,322.42 = 6,780.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,553.14/23,322.42 = 6,780.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,553.14x = 23,322.42 × 6,780.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,553.14x = 158,145,598.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,145,598.43/15,553.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,168.08

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