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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,424.25, 23,145.89 and 6,062.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,424.25, 23,145.89 and 6,062.63 is: 9,097.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,424.25 : 23,145.89 = 6,062.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,424.25/23,145.89 = 6,062.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,424.25x = 23,145.89 × 6,062.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,424.25x = 140,324,851.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,324,851.36/15,424.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,097.68

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