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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,375.78, 23,072.63 and 6,015.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,375.78, 23,072.63 and 6,015.33 is: 9,026.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,375.78 : 23,072.63 = 6,015.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,375.78/23,072.63 = 6,015.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,375.78x = 23,072.63 × 6,015.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,375.78x = 138,789,453.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,789,453.34/15,375.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,026.50

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