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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,376.58, 23,060.61 and 6,014.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,376.58, 23,060.61 and 6,014.70 is: 9,020.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,376.58 : 23,060.61 = 6,014.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,376.58/23,060.61 = 6,014.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,376.58x = 23,060.61 × 6,014.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,376.58x = 138,702,650.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,702,650.97/15,376.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,020.39

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