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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,410.16, 23,099.85 and 6,037.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,410.16, 23,099.85 and 6,037.38 is: 9,050.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,410.16 : 23,099.85 = 6,037.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,410.16/23,099.85 = 6,037.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,410.16x = 23,099.85 × 6,037.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,410.16x = 139,462,572.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,462,572.39/15,410.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,050.04

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