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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,361.62, 23,042.88 and 6,001.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,361.62, 23,042.88 and 6,001.26 is: 9,002.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,361.62 : 23,042.88 = 6,001.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,361.62/23,042.88 = 6,001.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,361.62x = 23,042.88 × 6,001.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,361.62x = 138,286,227.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,286,227.62/15,361.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,002.06

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