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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,394.74, 23,091.25 and 6,036.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,394.74, 23,091.25 and 6,036.42 is: 9,054.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,394.74 : 23,091.25 = 6,036.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,394.74/23,091.25 = 6,036.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,394.74x = 23,091.25 × 6,036.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,394.74x = 139,388,483.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,388,483.33/15,394.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,054.29

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