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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,356.73, 23,020.50 and 6,002.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,356.73, 23,020.50 and 6,002.75 is: 8,998.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,356.73 : 23,020.50 = 6,002.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,356.73/23,020.50 = 6,002.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,356.73x = 23,020.50 × 6,002.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,356.73x = 138,186,191.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,186,191.27/15,356.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,998.41

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