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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,443.34, 23,170.95 and 6,087.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,443.34, 23,170.95 and 6,087.84 is: 9,134.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,443.34 : 23,170.95 = 6,087.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,443.34/23,170.95 = 6,087.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,443.34x = 23,170.95 × 6,087.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,443.34x = 141,061,036.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,061,036.25/15,443.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,134.10

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