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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,363.20, 23,047.74 and 6,002.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,363.20, 23,047.74 and 6,002.84 is: 9,005.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,363.20 : 23,047.74 = 6,002.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,363.20/23,047.74 = 6,002.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,363.20x = 23,047.74 × 6,002.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,363.20x = 138,351,895.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,351,895.58/15,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,005.41

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