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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,364.42, 23,036.46 and 6,005.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,364.42, 23,036.46 and 6,005.34 is: 9,004.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,364.42 : 23,036.46 = 6,005.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,364.42/23,036.46 = 6,005.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,364.42x = 23,036.46 × 6,005.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,364.42x = 138,341,774.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,341,774.70/15,364.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,004.03

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