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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,372.14, 23,048.73 and 6,001.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,372.14, 23,048.73 and 6,001.25 is: 8,998.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,372.14 : 23,048.73 = 6,001.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,372.14/23,048.73 = 6,001.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,372.14x = 23,048.73 × 6,001.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,372.14x = 138,321,075.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,321,075.67/15,372.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,998.17

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