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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,447.09, 23,174.96 and 6,081.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,447.09, 23,174.96 and 6,081.33 is: 9,123.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,447.09 : 23,174.96 = 6,081.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,447.09/23,174.96 = 6,081.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,447.09x = 23,174.96 × 6,081.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,447.09x = 140,934,549.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,934,549.09/15,447.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,123.70

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