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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,366.50, 23,044.62 and 6,004.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,366.50, 23,044.62 and 6,004.08 is: 9,004.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,366.50 : 23,044.62 = 6,004.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,366.50/23,044.62 = 6,004.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,366.50x = 23,044.62 × 6,004.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,366.50x = 138,361,742.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,361,742.05/15,366.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,004.12

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