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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,364.99, 23,047.94 and 6,004.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,364.99, 23,047.94 and 6,004.63 is: 9,007.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,364.99 : 23,047.94 = 6,004.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,364.99/23,047.94 = 6,004.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,364.99x = 23,047.94 × 6,004.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,364.99x = 138,394,395.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,394,395.78/15,364.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,007.12

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