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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,423.72, 23,148.74 and 6,070.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,423.72, 23,148.74 and 6,070.29 is: 9,110.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,423.72 : 23,148.74 = 6,070.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,423.72/23,148.74 = 6,070.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,423.72x = 23,148.74 × 6,070.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,423.72x = 140,519,589.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,519,589.37/15,423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,110.62

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