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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,428.40, 23,131.80 and 6,064.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,428.40, 23,131.80 and 6,064.80 is: 9,092.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,428.40 : 23,131.80 = 6,064.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,428.40/23,131.80 = 6,064.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,428.40x = 23,131.80 × 6,064.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,428.40x = 140,289,740.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,289,740.64/15,428.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,092.95

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