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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,365.49, 23,043.11 and 6,003.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,365.49, 23,043.11 and 6,003.09 is: 9,002.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,365.49 : 23,043.11 = 6,003.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,365.49/23,043.11 = 6,003.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,365.49x = 23,043.11 × 6,003.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,365.49x = 138,329,863.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,329,863.21/15,365.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,002.63

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