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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,412.72, 23,106.08 and 6,047.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,412.72, 23,106.08 and 6,047.52 is: 9,066.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,412.72 : 23,106.08 = 6,047.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,412.72/23,106.08 = 6,047.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,412.72x = 23,106.08 × 6,047.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,412.72x = 139,734,480.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,734,480.92/15,412.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,066.18

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