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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,445.59, 23,172.71 and 6,079.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,445.59, 23,172.71 and 6,079.83 is: 9,121.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,445.59 : 23,172.71 = 6,079.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,445.59/23,172.71 = 6,079.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,445.59x = 23,172.71 × 6,079.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,445.59x = 140,886,107.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,886,107.04/15,445.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,121.45

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