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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,423.75, 23,145.14 and 6,062.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,423.75, 23,145.14 and 6,062.12 is: 9,096.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,423.75 : 23,145.14 = 6,062.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,423.75/23,145.14 = 6,062.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,423.75x = 23,145.14 × 6,062.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,423.75x = 140,308,666.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,308,666.38/15,423.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,096.93

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