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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,419.49, 23,130.54 and 6,058.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,419.49, 23,130.54 and 6,058.77 is: 9,088.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,419.49 : 23,130.54 = 6,058.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,419.49/23,130.54 = 6,058.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,419.49x = 23,130.54 × 6,058.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,419.49x = 140,142,621.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,142,621.84/15,419.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,088.67

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