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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,357.48, 23,021.62 and 6,003.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,357.48, 23,021.62 and 6,003.50 is: 8,999.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,357.48 : 23,021.62 = 6,003.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,357.48/23,021.62 = 6,003.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,357.48x = 23,021.62 × 6,003.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,357.48x = 138,210,295.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,210,295.67/15,357.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,999.54

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