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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,444.76, 23,158.36 and 6,079.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,444.76, 23,158.36 and 6,079.70 is: 9,116.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,444.76 : 23,158.36 = 6,079.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,444.76/23,158.36 = 6,079.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,444.76x = 23,158.36 × 6,079.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,444.76x = 140,795,952.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,795,952.94/15,444.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,116.10

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