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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,403.57, 23,101.39 and 6,043.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,403.57, 23,101.39 and 6,043.93 is: 9,064.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,403.57 : 23,101.39 = 6,043.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,403.57/23,101.39 = 6,043.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,403.57x = 23,101.39 × 6,043.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,403.57x = 139,623,184.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,623,184.06/15,403.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,064.34

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