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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,408.96, 23,114.20 and 6,048.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,408.96, 23,114.20 and 6,048.14 is: 9,072.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,408.96 : 23,114.20 = 6,048.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,408.96/23,114.20 = 6,048.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,408.96x = 23,114.20 × 6,048.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,408.96x = 139,797,917.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,797,917.59/15,408.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,072.51

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