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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,389.94, 23,068.00 and 6,028.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,389.94, 23,068.00 and 6,028.22 is: 9,035.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,389.94 : 23,068.00 = 6,028.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,389.94/23,068.00 = 6,028.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,389.94x = 23,068.00 × 6,028.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,389.94x = 139,058,880.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,058,880.50/15,389.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,035.70

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