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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,371.25, 23,057.28 and 6,137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,371.25, 23,057.28 and 6,137.25 is: 9,206.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,371.25 : 23,057.28 = 6,137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,371.25/23,057.28 = 6,137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,371.25x = 23,057.28 × 6,137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,371.25x = 141,508,291.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,508,291.68/15,371.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,206.04

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