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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,438.38, 23,163.15 and 6,073.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,438.38, 23,163.15 and 6,073.23 is: 9,112.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,438.38 : 23,163.15 = 6,073.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,438.38/23,163.15 = 6,073.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,438.38x = 23,163.15 × 6,073.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,438.38x = 140,675,137.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,675,137.47/15,438.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,112.04

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