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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.20, 23,337.24 and 6,791.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.20, 23,337.24 and 6,791.16 is: 10,184.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.20 : 23,337.24 = 6,791.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.20/23,337.24 = 6,791.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.20x = 23,337.24 × 6,791.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.20x = 158,486,930.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,486,930.80/15,562.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,184.10

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