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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,385.60, 23,077.20 and 6,023.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,385.60, 23,077.20 and 6,023.80 is: 9,035.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,385.60 : 23,077.20 = 6,023.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,385.60/23,077.20 = 6,023.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,385.60x = 23,077.20 × 6,023.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,385.60x = 139,012,437.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,012,437.36/15,385.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,035.23

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