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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,457.71, 23,170.98 and 6,094.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,457.71, 23,170.98 and 6,094.10 is: 9,135.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,457.71 : 23,170.98 = 6,094.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,457.71/23,170.98 = 6,094.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,457.71x = 23,170.98 × 6,094.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,457.71x = 141,206,350.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,206,350.00/15,457.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,135.01

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