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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,519.38, 23,276.06 and 6,031.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,519.38, 23,276.06 and 6,031.69 is: 9,046.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,519.38 : 23,276.06 = 6,031.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,519.38/23,276.06 = 6,031.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,519.38x = 23,276.06 × 6,031.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,519.38x = 140,393,861.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,393,861.96/15,519.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,046.36

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