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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,360.62, 23,030.73 and 6,001.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,360.62, 23,030.73 and 6,001.56 is: 8,998.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,360.62 : 23,030.73 = 6,001.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,360.62/23,030.73 = 6,001.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,360.62x = 23,030.73 × 6,001.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,360.62x = 138,220,307.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,220,307.94/15,360.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,998.36

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