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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,409.53, 23,127.41 and 6,056.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,409.53, 23,127.41 and 6,056.09 is: 9,089.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,409.53 : 23,127.41 = 6,056.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,409.53/23,127.41 = 6,056.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,409.53x = 23,127.41 × 6,056.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,409.53x = 140,061,676.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,061,676.43/15,409.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,089.29

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