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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,401.72, 23,105.08 and 6,036.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,401.72, 23,105.08 and 6,036.66 is: 9,055.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,401.72 : 23,105.08 = 6,036.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,401.72/23,105.08 = 6,036.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,401.72x = 23,105.08 × 6,036.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,401.72x = 139,477,539.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,477,539.81/15,401.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,055.97

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