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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,382.21, 23,075.24 and 6,021.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,382.21, 23,075.24 and 6,021.02 is: 9,032.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,382.21 : 23,075.24 = 6,021.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,382.21/23,075.24 = 6,021.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,382.21x = 23,075.24 × 6,021.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,382.21x = 138,936,481.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,936,481.54/15,382.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,032.28

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