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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,372.96, 23,044.03 and 6,000.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,372.96, 23,044.03 and 6,000.09 is: 8,994.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,372.96 : 23,044.03 = 6,000.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,372.96/23,044.03 = 6,000.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,372.96x = 23,044.03 × 6,000.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,372.96x = 138,266,253.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,266,253.96/15,372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,994.12

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