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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,402.57, 23,099.90 and 6,042.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,402.57, 23,099.90 and 6,042.93 is: 9,062.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,402.57 : 23,099.90 = 6,042.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,402.57/23,099.90 = 6,042.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,402.57x = 23,099.90 × 6,042.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,402.57x = 139,591,048.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,591,048.49/15,402.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,062.84

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