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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,408.19, 23,101.84 and 6,042.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,408.19, 23,101.84 and 6,042.34 is: 9,059.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,408.19 : 23,101.84 = 6,042.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,408.19/23,101.84 = 6,042.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,408.19x = 23,101.84 × 6,042.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,408.19x = 139,589,171.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,589,171.91/15,408.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,059.41

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