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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,413.36, 23,103.08 and 6,050.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,413.36, 23,103.08 and 6,050.56 is: 9,069.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,413.36 : 23,103.08 = 6,050.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,413.36/23,103.08 = 6,050.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,413.36x = 23,103.08 × 6,050.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,413.36x = 139,786,571.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,786,571.72/15,413.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,069.18

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