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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,557.68, 23,323.26 and 6,786.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,557.68, 23,323.26 and 6,786.04 is: 10,173.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,557.68 : 23,323.26 = 6,786.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,557.68/23,323.26 = 6,786.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,557.68x = 23,323.26 × 6,786.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,557.68x = 158,272,575.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,272,575.29/15,557.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,173.28

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