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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.28, 23,332.14 and 6,789

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.28, 23,332.14 and 6,789 is: 10,183.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.28 : 23,332.14 = 6,789 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.28/23,332.14 = 6,789/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.28x = 23,332.14 × 6,789
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.28x = 158,401,898.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,401,898.46/15,554.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,183.81

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