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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,372.48, 23,044.96 and 6,010.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,372.48, 23,044.96 and 6,010.32 is: 9,010.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,372.48 : 23,044.96 = 6,010.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,372.48/23,044.96 = 6,010.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,372.48x = 23,044.96 × 6,010.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,372.48x = 138,507,583.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,507,583.99/15,372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,010.10

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