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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,439.88, 23,165.40 and 6,074.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,439.88, 23,165.40 and 6,074.73 is: 9,114.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,439.88 : 23,165.40 = 6,074.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,439.88/23,165.40 = 6,074.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,439.88x = 23,165.40 × 6,074.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,439.88x = 140,723,550.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,723,550.34/15,439.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,114.29

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