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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,362.57, 23,043.77 and 6,003.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,362.57, 23,043.77 and 6,003.53 is: 9,005.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362.57 : 23,043.77 = 6,003.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362.57/23,043.77 = 6,003.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362.57x = 23,043.77 × 6,003.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362.57x = 138,343,819.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,343,819.27/15,362.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,005.25

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