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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,394.47, 23,082.45 and 6,023.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,394.47, 23,082.45 and 6,023.31 is: 9,031.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,394.47 : 23,082.45 = 6,023.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,394.47/23,082.45 = 6,023.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,394.47x = 23,082.45 × 6,023.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,394.47x = 139,032,751.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,032,751.91/15,394.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,031.34

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