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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,336.16, 23,005.76 and 6,100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,336.16, 23,005.76 and 6,100 is: 9,150.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,336.16 : 23,005.76 = 6,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,336.16/23,005.76 = 6,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,336.16x = 23,005.76 × 6,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,336.16x = 140,335,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,335,136/15,336.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,150.60

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