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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,435.80, 23,159.25 and 6,070.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,435.80, 23,159.25 and 6,070.63 is: 9,108.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,435.80 : 23,159.25 = 6,070.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,435.80/23,159.25 = 6,070.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,435.80x = 23,159.25 × 6,070.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,435.80x = 140,591,237.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,591,237.83/15,435.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,108.13

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