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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,360.02, 23,039.96 and 6,000.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,360.02, 23,039.96 and 6,000.98 is: 9,001.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,360.02 : 23,039.96 = 6,000.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,360.02/23,039.96 = 6,000.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,360.02x = 23,039.96 × 6,000.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,360.02x = 138,262,339.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,262,339.16/15,360.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,001.44

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