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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,344.16, 23,016.24 and 6,108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,344.16, 23,016.24 and 6,108 is: 9,162.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,344.16 : 23,016.24 = 6,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,344.16/23,016.24 = 6,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,344.16x = 23,016.24 × 6,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,344.16x = 140,583,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,583,193.92/15,344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,162.00

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