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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,380.55, 23,072.75 and 6,019.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,380.55, 23,072.75 and 6,019.36 is: 9,029.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,380.55 : 23,072.75 = 6,019.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,380.55/23,072.75 = 6,019.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,380.55x = 23,072.75 × 6,019.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,380.55x = 138,883,265.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,883,265.25/15,380.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,029.80

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