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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,348.36, 23,002.38 and 6,103.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,348.36, 23,002.38 and 6,103.56 is: 9,147.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,348.36 : 23,002.38 = 6,103.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,348.36/23,002.38 = 6,103.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,348.36x = 23,002.38 × 6,103.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,348.36x = 140,396,406.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,396,406.47/15,348.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,147.32

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