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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,434.80, 23,157.75 and 6,069.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,434.80, 23,157.75 and 6,069.63 is: 9,106.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,434.80 : 23,157.75 = 6,069.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,434.80/23,157.75 = 6,069.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,434.80x = 23,157.75 × 6,069.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,434.80x = 140,559,049.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,559,049.59/15,434.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,106.63

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