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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,377.98, 23,075.74 and 6,018.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,377.98, 23,075.74 and 6,018.76 is: 9,031.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,377.98 : 23,075.74 = 6,018.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,377.98/23,075.74 = 6,018.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,377.98x = 23,075.74 × 6,018.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,377.98x = 138,887,340.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,887,340.88/15,377.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,031.57

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