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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,374.46, 23,046.28 and 6,001.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,374.46, 23,046.28 and 6,001.59 is: 8,996.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,374.46 : 23,046.28 = 6,001.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,374.46/23,046.28 = 6,001.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,374.46x = 23,046.28 × 6,001.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,374.46x = 138,314,323.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,314,323.59/15,374.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,996.37

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