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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,383.21, 23,076.74 and 6,022.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,383.21, 23,076.74 and 6,022.02 is: 9,033.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,383.21 : 23,076.74 = 6,022.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,383.21/23,076.74 = 6,022.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,383.21x = 23,076.74 × 6,022.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,383.21x = 138,968,589.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,968,589.81/15,383.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,033.78

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