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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,367.17, 23,053.73 and 6,006.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,367.17, 23,053.73 and 6,006.81 is: 9,011.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,367.17 : 23,053.73 = 6,006.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,367.17/23,053.73 = 6,006.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,367.17x = 23,053.73 × 6,006.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,367.17x = 138,479,345.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,479,345.87/15,367.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,011.38

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