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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,409.95, 23,115.69 and 6,049.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,409.95, 23,115.69 and 6,049.14 is: 9,074.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,409.95 : 23,115.69 = 6,049.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,409.95/23,115.69 = 6,049.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,409.95x = 23,115.69 × 6,049.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,409.95x = 139,830,045.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,830,045.01/15,409.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,074.01

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