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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,408.03, 23,125.16 and 6,054.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,408.03, 23,125.16 and 6,054.59 is: 9,087.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,408.03 : 23,125.16 = 6,054.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,408.03/23,125.16 = 6,054.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,408.03x = 23,125.16 × 6,054.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,408.03x = 140,013,216.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,013,216.59/15,408.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,087.03

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