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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,369.75, 23,052.57 and 6,003.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,369.75, 23,052.57 and 6,003.25 is: 9,004.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,369.75 : 23,052.57 = 6,003.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,369.75/23,052.57 = 6,003.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,369.75x = 23,052.57 × 6,003.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,369.75x = 138,390,260.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,390,260.71/15,369.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,004.07

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