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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,434.86, 23,157.84 and 6,069.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,434.86, 23,157.84 and 6,069.69 is: 9,106.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,434.86 : 23,157.84 = 6,069.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,434.86/23,157.84 = 6,069.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,434.86x = 23,157.84 × 6,069.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,434.86x = 140,560,794.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,560,794.08/15,434.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,106.71

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