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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,399.81, 23,096.36 and 6,036.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,399.81, 23,096.36 and 6,036.81 is: 9,053.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,399.81 : 23,096.36 = 6,036.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,399.81/23,096.36 = 6,036.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,399.81x = 23,096.36 × 6,036.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,399.81x = 139,428,306.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,428,306.83/15,399.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,053.90

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