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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,411.36, 23,100.08 and 6,048.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,411.36, 23,100.08 and 6,048.56 is: 9,066.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,411.36 : 23,100.08 = 6,048.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,411.36/23,100.08 = 6,048.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,411.36x = 23,100.08 × 6,048.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,411.36x = 139,722,219.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,722,219.88/15,411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,066.18

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