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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,435.36, 23,158.59 and 6,070.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,435.36, 23,158.59 and 6,070.19 is: 9,107.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,435.36 : 23,158.59 = 6,070.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,435.36/23,158.59 = 6,070.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,435.36x = 23,158.59 × 6,070.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,435.36x = 140,577,041.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,577,041.43/15,435.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,107.47

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