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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,581.35, 23,383.30 and 6,095.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,581.35, 23,383.30 and 6,095.07 is: 9,147.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,581.35 : 23,383.30 = 6,095.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,581.35/23,383.30 = 6,095.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,581.35x = 23,383.30 × 6,095.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,581.35x = 142,522,777.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,522,777.17/15,581.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,147.01

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