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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,365.89, 23,049.38 and 6,008.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,365.89, 23,049.38 and 6,008.10 is: 9,012.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,365.89 : 23,049.38 = 6,008.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,365.89/23,049.38 = 6,008.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,365.89x = 23,049.38 × 6,008.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,365.89x = 138,482,979.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,482,979.98/15,365.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,012.36

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