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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,370.63, 23,056.38 and 6,010.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,370.63, 23,056.38 and 6,010.27 is: 9,015.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,370.63 : 23,056.38 = 6,010.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,370.63/23,056.38 = 6,010.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,370.63x = 23,056.38 × 6,010.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,370.63x = 138,575,011.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,575,011.38/15,370.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,015.57

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