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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,398.30, 23,094.11 and 6,035.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,398.30, 23,094.11 and 6,035.31 is: 9,051.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,398.30 : 23,094.11 = 6,035.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,398.30/23,094.11 = 6,035.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,398.30x = 23,094.11 × 6,035.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,398.30x = 139,380,128.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,380,128.11/15,398.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,051.66

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