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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,405.82, 23,104.77 and 6,046.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,405.82, 23,104.77 and 6,046.18 is: 9,067.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,405.82 : 23,104.77 = 6,046.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,405.82/23,104.77 = 6,046.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,405.82x = 23,104.77 × 6,046.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,405.82x = 139,695,598.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,695,598.28/15,405.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,067.72

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