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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,406.32, 23,105.52 and 6,046.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,406.32, 23,105.52 and 6,046.68 is: 9,068.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,406.32 : 23,105.52 = 6,046.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,406.32/23,105.52 = 6,046.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,406.32x = 23,105.52 × 6,046.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,406.32x = 139,711,685.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,711,685.67/15,406.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,068.47

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