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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,436.86, 23,160.84 and 6,071.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,436.86, 23,160.84 and 6,071.69 is: 9,109.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,436.86 : 23,160.84 = 6,071.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,436.86/23,160.84 = 6,071.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,436.86x = 23,160.84 × 6,071.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,436.86x = 140,625,440.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,625,440.62/15,436.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,109.72

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