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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,423.31, 23,136.74 and 6,062.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,423.31, 23,136.74 and 6,062.09 is: 9,093.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,423.31 : 23,136.74 = 6,062.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,423.31/23,136.74 = 6,062.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,423.31x = 23,136.74 × 6,062.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,423.31x = 140,257,007.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,257,007.07/15,423.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,093.83

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