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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,414.29, 23,134.53 and 6,060.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,414.29, 23,134.53 and 6,060.84 is: 9,096.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,414.29 : 23,134.53 = 6,060.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,414.29/23,134.53 = 6,060.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,414.29x = 23,134.53 × 6,060.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,414.29x = 140,214,684.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,214,684.81/15,414.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,096.41

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