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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,362.37, 23,044.01 and 6,002.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,362.37, 23,044.01 and 6,002.01 is: 9,003.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362.37 : 23,044.01 = 6,002.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362.37/23,044.01 = 6,002.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362.37x = 23,044.01 × 6,002.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362.37x = 138,310,348.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,310,348.45/15,362.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,003.19

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