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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,388.46, 23,073.45 and 6,017.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,388.46, 23,073.45 and 6,017.31 is: 9,022.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,388.46 : 23,073.45 = 6,017.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,388.46/23,073.45 = 6,017.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,388.46x = 23,073.45 × 6,017.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,388.46x = 138,840,101.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,840,101.42/15,388.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,022.35

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