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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,338.13, 23,010.45 and 6,104.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,338.13, 23,010.45 and 6,104.13 is: 9,157.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,338.13 : 23,010.45 = 6,104.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,338.13/23,010.45 = 6,104.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,338.13x = 23,010.45 × 6,104.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,338.13x = 140,458,778.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,458,778.16/15,338.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,157.49

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