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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,417.76, 23,117.28 and 6,046.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,417.76, 23,117.28 and 6,046.56 is: 9,066.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,417.76 : 23,117.28 = 6,046.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,417.76/23,117.28 = 6,046.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,417.76x = 23,117.28 × 6,046.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,417.76x = 139,779,904.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,779,904.97/15,417.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,066.16

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