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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,343.24, 23,015.82 and 6,109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,343.24, 23,015.82 and 6,109 is: 9,163.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,343.24 : 23,015.82 = 6,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,343.24/23,015.82 = 6,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,343.24x = 23,015.82 × 6,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,343.24x = 140,603,644.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,603,644.38/15,343.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,163.88

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