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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,432.36, 23,149.56 and 6,071.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,432.36, 23,149.56 and 6,071.64 is: 9,107.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,432.36 : 23,149.56 = 6,071.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,432.36/23,149.56 = 6,071.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,432.36x = 23,149.56 × 6,071.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,432.36x = 140,555,794.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,555,794.48/15,432.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,107.86

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