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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,383.01, 23,073.57 and 6,021.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,383.01, 23,073.57 and 6,021.30 is: 9,031.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,383.01 : 23,073.57 = 6,021.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,383.01/23,073.57 = 6,021.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,383.01x = 23,073.57 × 6,021.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,383.01x = 138,932,887.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,932,887.04/15,383.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,031.58

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