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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,391.47, 23,077.96 and 6,020.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,391.47, 23,077.96 and 6,020.31 is: 9,026.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,391.47 : 23,077.96 = 6,020.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,391.47/23,077.96 = 6,020.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,391.47x = 23,077.96 × 6,020.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,391.47x = 138,936,458.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,936,458.32/15,391.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,026.85

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