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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,409.04, 23,126.66 and 6,055.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,409.04, 23,126.66 and 6,055.59 is: 9,088.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,409.04 : 23,126.66 = 6,055.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,409.04/23,126.66 = 6,055.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,409.04x = 23,126.66 × 6,055.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,409.04x = 140,045,540.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,045,540.75/15,409.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,088.53

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