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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,439.66, 23,141.73 and 6,074.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,439.66, 23,141.73 and 6,074.52 is: 9,104.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,439.66 : 23,141.73 = 6,074.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,439.66/23,141.73 = 6,074.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,439.66x = 23,141.73 × 6,074.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,439.66x = 140,574,901.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,574,901.72/15,439.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,104.79

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