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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,363.87, 23,046.26 and 6,003.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,363.87, 23,046.26 and 6,003.51 is: 9,005.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,363.87 : 23,046.26 = 6,003.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,363.87/23,046.26 = 6,003.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,363.87x = 23,046.26 × 6,003.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,363.87x = 138,358,422.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,358,422.36/15,363.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,005.44

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