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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,366.49, 23,044.61 and 6,004.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,366.49, 23,044.61 and 6,004.09 is: 9,004.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,366.49 : 23,044.61 = 6,004.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,366.49/23,044.61 = 6,004.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,366.49x = 23,044.61 × 6,004.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,366.49x = 138,361,912.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,361,912.45/15,366.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,004.13

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