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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,362.20, 23,046.24 and 6,001.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,362.20, 23,046.24 and 6,001.84 is: 9,003.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362.20 : 23,046.24 = 6,001.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362.20/23,046.24 = 6,001.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362.20x = 23,046.24 × 6,001.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362.20x = 138,319,845.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,319,845.08/15,362.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,003.91

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