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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,553.25, 23,338.89 and 6,546.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,553.25, 23,338.89 and 6,546.69 is: 9,823.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,553.25 : 23,338.89 = 6,546.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,553.25/23,338.89 = 6,546.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,553.25x = 23,338.89 × 6,546.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,553.25x = 152,792,477.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,792,477.77/15,553.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,823.83

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