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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,409.52, 23,127.40 and 6,056.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,409.52, 23,127.40 and 6,056.08 is: 9,089.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,409.52 : 23,127.40 = 6,056.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,409.52/23,127.40 = 6,056.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,409.52x = 23,127.40 × 6,056.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,409.52x = 140,061,384.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,061,384.59/15,409.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,089.28

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