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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,388.45, 23,073.46 and 6,017.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,388.45, 23,073.46 and 6,017.31 is: 9,022.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,388.45 : 23,073.46 = 6,017.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,388.45/23,073.46 = 6,017.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,388.45x = 23,073.46 × 6,017.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,388.45x = 138,840,146.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,840,146.55/15,388.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,022.36

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