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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,387.46, 23,071.95 and 6,016.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,387.46, 23,071.95 and 6,016.31 is: 9,020.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,387.46 : 23,071.95 = 6,016.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,387.46/23,071.95 = 6,016.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,387.46x = 23,071.95 × 6,016.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,387.46x = 138,807,888.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,807,888.14/15,387.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,020.85

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