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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,383.10, 23,073.45 and 6,021.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,383.10, 23,073.45 and 6,021.30 is: 9,031.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,383.10 : 23,073.45 = 6,021.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,383.10/23,073.45 = 6,021.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,383.10x = 23,073.45 × 6,021.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,383.10x = 138,932,164.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,932,164.49/15,383.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,031.48

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