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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,424.07, 23,136.08 and 6,057.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,424.07, 23,136.08 and 6,057.54 is: 9,086.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,424.07 : 23,136.08 = 6,057.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,424.07/23,136.08 = 6,057.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,424.07x = 23,136.08 × 6,057.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,424.07x = 140,147,699.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,147,699.76/15,424.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,086.30

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