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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,405.01, 23,111.56 and 6,045.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,405.01, 23,111.56 and 6,045.59 is: 9,069.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,405.01 : 23,111.56 = 6,045.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,405.01/23,111.56 = 6,045.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,405.01x = 23,111.56 × 6,045.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,405.01x = 139,723,016.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,723,016.02/15,405.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,069.97

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