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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,437.36, 23,161.59 and 6,072.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,437.36, 23,161.59 and 6,072.19 is: 9,110.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,437.36 : 23,161.59 = 6,072.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,437.36/23,161.59 = 6,072.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,437.36x = 23,161.59 × 6,072.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,437.36x = 140,641,575.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,641,575.18/15,437.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,110.47

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