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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,380.44, 23,072.59 and 6,019.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,380.44, 23,072.59 and 6,019.25 is: 9,029.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,380.44 : 23,072.59 = 6,019.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,380.44/23,072.59 = 6,019.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,380.44x = 23,072.59 × 6,019.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,380.44x = 138,879,675.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,879,675.44/15,380.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,029.63

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