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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,375.25, 23,060.76 and 6,008.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,375.25, 23,060.76 and 6,008.77 is: 9,012.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,375.25 : 23,060.76 = 6,008.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,375.25/23,060.76 = 6,008.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,375.25x = 23,060.76 × 6,008.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,375.25x = 138,566,802.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,566,802.87/15,375.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,012.33

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