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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,624.95, 23,428.03 and 6,003.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,624.95, 23,428.03 and 6,003.52 is: 9,001.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,624.95 : 23,428.03 = 6,003.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,624.95/23,428.03 = 6,003.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,624.95x = 23,428.03 × 6,003.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,624.95x = 140,650,646.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,650,646.67/15,624.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,001.67

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