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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,372.96, 23,065.26 and 6,019.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,372.96, 23,065.26 and 6,019.67 is: 9,031.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,372.96 : 23,065.26 = 6,019.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,372.96/23,065.26 = 6,019.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,372.96x = 23,065.26 × 6,019.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,372.96x = 138,845,159.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,845,159.01/15,372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,031.78

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