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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,788.16, 23,677.44 and 6,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,788.16, 23,677.44 and 6,552 is: 9,826.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,788.16 : 23,677.44 = 6,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,788.16/23,677.44 = 6,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,788.16x = 23,677.44 × 6,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,788.16x = 155,134,586.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,134,586.88/15,788.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,826.01

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