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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,417.27, 23,126.37 and 6,059.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,417.27, 23,126.37 and 6,059.64 is: 9,089.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,417.27 : 23,126.37 = 6,059.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,417.27/23,126.37 = 6,059.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,417.27x = 23,126.37 × 6,059.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,417.27x = 140,137,540.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,137,540.71/15,417.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,089.65

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