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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,438.88, 23,163.90 and 6,073.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,438.88, 23,163.90 and 6,073.73 is: 9,112.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,438.88 : 23,163.90 = 6,073.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,438.88/23,163.90 = 6,073.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,438.88x = 23,163.90 × 6,073.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,438.88x = 140,691,274.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,691,274.35/15,438.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,112.79

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