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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,403.93, 23,105.90 and 6,048.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,403.93, 23,105.90 and 6,048.35 is: 9,072.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,403.93 : 23,105.90 = 6,048.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,403.93/23,105.90 = 6,048.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,403.93x = 23,105.90 × 6,048.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,403.93x = 139,752,597.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,752,597.79/15,403.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,072.53

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