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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,411.16, 23,101.35 and 6,038.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,411.16, 23,101.35 and 6,038.38 is: 9,051.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,411.16 : 23,101.35 = 6,038.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,411.16/23,101.35 = 6,038.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,411.16x = 23,101.35 × 6,038.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,411.16x = 139,494,729.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,494,729.81/15,411.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,051.54

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