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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,428.72, 23,130.08 and 6,063.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,428.72, 23,130.08 and 6,063.52 is: 9,090.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,428.72 : 23,130.08 = 6,063.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,428.72/23,130.08 = 6,063.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,428.72x = 23,130.08 × 6,063.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,428.72x = 140,249,702.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,249,702.68/15,428.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,090.17

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