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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,369.93, 23,040.72 and 6,016.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,369.93, 23,040.72 and 6,016.32 is: 9,018.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,369.93 : 23,040.72 = 6,016.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,369.93/23,040.72 = 6,016.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,369.93x = 23,040.72 × 6,016.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,369.93x = 138,620,344.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,620,344.55/15,369.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,018.93

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