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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,399.10, 23,089.81 and 6,028.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,399.10, 23,089.81 and 6,028.15 is: 9,038.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,399.10 : 23,089.81 = 6,028.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,399.10/23,089.81 = 6,028.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,399.10x = 23,089.81 × 6,028.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,399.10x = 139,188,838.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,188,838.15/15,399.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,038.76

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