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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,667.72, 23,487.19 and 6,777.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,667.72, 23,487.19 and 6,777.50 is: 10,160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,667.72 : 23,487.19 = 6,777.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,667.72/23,487.19 = 6,777.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,667.72x = 23,487.19 × 6,777.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,667.72x = 159,184,295.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,184,295.85/15,667.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,160.02

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