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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,409.32, 23,110.02 and 6,049.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,409.32, 23,110.02 and 6,049.68 is: 9,072.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,409.32 : 23,110.02 = 6,049.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,409.32/23,110.02 = 6,049.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,409.32x = 23,110.02 × 6,049.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,409.32x = 139,808,225.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,808,225.79/15,409.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,072.97

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