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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,354.47, 23,017.13 and 6,000.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,354.47, 23,017.13 and 6,000.49 is: 8,995.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,354.47 : 23,017.13 = 6,000.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,354.47/23,017.13 = 6,000.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,354.47x = 23,017.13 × 6,000.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,354.47x = 138,114,079.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,114,079.66/15,354.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,995.04

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