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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,577.04, 23,362.68 and 6,686.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,577.04, 23,362.68 and 6,686.48 is: 10,028.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,577.04 : 23,362.68 = 6,686.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,577.04/23,362.68 = 6,686.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,577.04x = 23,362.68 × 6,686.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,577.04x = 156,214,092.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,214,092.57/15,577.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,028.48

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