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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,383.55, 23,074.17 and 6,021.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,383.55, 23,074.17 and 6,021.78 is: 9,032.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,383.55 : 23,074.17 = 6,021.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,383.55/23,074.17 = 6,021.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,383.55x = 23,074.17 × 6,021.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,383.55x = 138,947,575.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,947,575.42/15,383.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,032.22

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