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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,362.62, 23,044.38 and 6,002.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,362.62, 23,044.38 and 6,002.26 is: 9,003.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362.62 : 23,044.38 = 6,002.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362.62/23,044.38 = 6,002.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362.62x = 23,044.38 × 6,002.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362.62x = 138,318,360.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,318,360.30/15,362.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,003.57

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