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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,777.88, 23,666.28 and 6,415.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,777.88, 23,666.28 and 6,415.12 is: 9,622.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,777.88 : 23,666.28 = 6,415.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,777.88/23,666.28 = 6,415.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,777.88x = 23,666.28 × 6,415.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,777.88x = 151,822,026.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,822,026.15/15,777.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,622.46

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