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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,553.78, 23,319.73 and 7,757.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,553.78, 23,319.73 and 7,757.13 is: 11,630.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,553.78 : 23,319.73 = 7,757.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,553.78/23,319.73 = 7,757.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,553.78x = 23,319.73 × 7,757.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,553.78x = 180,894,177.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,894,177.17/15,553.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,630.24

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