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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,374.98, 23,071.24 and 6,015.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,374.98, 23,071.24 and 6,015.76 is: 9,027.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,374.98 : 23,071.24 = 6,015.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,374.98/23,071.24 = 6,015.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,374.98x = 23,071.24 × 6,015.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,374.98x = 138,791,042.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,791,042.74/15,374.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,027.07

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