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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,565.44, 23,358.72 and 7,779.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,565.44, 23,358.72 and 7,779.84 is: 11,675.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,565.44 : 23,358.72 = 7,779.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,565.44/23,358.72 = 7,779.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,565.44x = 23,358.72 × 7,779.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,565.44x = 181,727,104.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,727,104.20/15,565.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,675.04

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