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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,406.44, 23,099.22 and 6,040.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,406.44, 23,099.22 and 6,040.59 is: 9,056.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,406.44 : 23,099.22 = 6,040.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,406.44/23,099.22 = 6,040.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,406.44x = 23,099.22 × 6,040.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,406.44x = 139,532,917.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,532,917.34/15,406.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,056.79

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