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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,412.29, 23,131.53 and 6,058.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,412.29, 23,131.53 and 6,058.84 is: 9,093.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,412.29 : 23,131.53 = 6,058.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,412.29/23,131.53 = 6,058.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,412.29x = 23,131.53 × 6,058.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,412.29x = 140,150,239.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,150,239.23/15,412.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,093.41

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