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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,557.27, 23,314.03 and 6,773.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,557.27, 23,314.03 and 6,773.76 is: 10,151.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,557.27 : 23,314.03 = 6,773.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,557.27/23,314.03 = 6,773.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,557.27x = 23,314.03 × 6,773.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,557.27x = 157,923,626.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,923,626.92/15,557.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,151.12

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