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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,435.86, 23,159.34 and 6,070.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,435.86, 23,159.34 and 6,070.69 is: 9,108.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,435.86 : 23,159.34 = 6,070.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,435.86/23,159.34 = 6,070.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,435.86x = 23,159.34 × 6,070.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,435.86x = 140,593,057.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,593,057.95/15,435.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,108.21

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