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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,412.32, 23,114.52 and 6,052.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,412.32, 23,114.52 and 6,052.68 is: 9,077.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,412.32 : 23,114.52 = 6,052.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,412.32/23,114.52 = 6,052.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,412.32x = 23,114.52 × 6,052.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,412.32x = 139,904,792.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,904,792.91/15,412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,077.46

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