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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,396.32, 23,099.36 and 6,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,396.32, 23,099.36 and 6,036 is: 9,055.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,396.32 : 23,099.36 = 6,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,396.32/23,099.36 = 6,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,396.32x = 23,099.36 × 6,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,396.32x = 139,427,736.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,427,736.96/15,396.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,055.91

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