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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,355.98, 23,019.38 and 6,002.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,355.98, 23,019.38 and 6,002.00 is: 8,997.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,355.98 : 23,019.38 = 6,002.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,355.98/23,019.38 = 6,002.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,355.98x = 23,019.38 × 6,002.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,355.98x = 138,162,173.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,162,173.65/15,355.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,997.29

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