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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,575.34, 23,361.88 and 6,085.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,575.34, 23,361.88 and 6,085.87 is: 9,128.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,575.34 : 23,361.88 = 6,085.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,575.34/23,361.88 = 6,085.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,575.34x = 23,361.88 × 6,085.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,575.34x = 142,177,400.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,177,400.53/15,575.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,128.37

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