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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,440.70, 23,145.44 and 6,087.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,440.70, 23,145.44 and 6,087.32 is: 9,124.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,440.70 : 23,145.44 = 6,087.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,440.70/23,145.44 = 6,087.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,440.70x = 23,145.44 × 6,087.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,440.70x = 140,893,699.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,893,699.82/15,440.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,124.83

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