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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,402.72, 23,106.58 and 6,037.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,402.72, 23,106.58 and 6,037.66 is: 9,057.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,402.72 : 23,106.58 = 6,037.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,402.72/23,106.58 = 6,037.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,402.72x = 23,106.58 × 6,037.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,402.72x = 139,509,673.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,509,673.80/15,402.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,057.47

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