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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.72, 23,325.91 and 6,783.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.72, 23,325.91 and 6,783.48 is: 10,172.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.72 : 23,325.91 = 6,783.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.72/23,325.91 = 6,783.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.72x = 23,325.91 × 6,783.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.72x = 158,230,843.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,230,843.97/15,554.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,172.53

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