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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,767.28, 23,654.10 and 6,533.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,767.28, 23,654.10 and 6,533.28 is: 9,801.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,767.28 : 23,654.10 = 6,533.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,767.28/23,654.10 = 6,533.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,767.28x = 23,654.10 × 6,533.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,767.28x = 154,538,858.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,538,858.45/15,767.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,801.24

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