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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,374.65, 23,067.79 and 6,021.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,374.65, 23,067.79 and 6,021.35 is: 9,034.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,374.65 : 23,067.79 = 6,021.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,374.65/23,067.79 = 6,021.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,374.65x = 23,067.79 × 6,021.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,374.65x = 138,899,323.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,899,323.18/15,374.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,034.31

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