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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,430.20, 23,129.10 and 6,066.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,430.20, 23,129.10 and 6,066.60 is: 9,093.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,430.20 : 23,129.10 = 6,066.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,430.20/23,129.10 = 6,066.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,430.20x = 23,129.10 × 6,066.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,430.20x = 140,314,998.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,314,998.06/15,430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,093.53

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