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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,623.95, 23,426.53 and 6,002.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,623.95, 23,426.53 and 6,002.52 is: 9,000.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,623.95 : 23,426.53 = 6,002.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,623.95/23,426.53 = 6,002.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,623.95x = 23,426.53 × 6,002.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,623.95x = 140,618,153.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,618,153.38/15,623.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,000.17

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