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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,637.16, 23,455.20 and 6,021.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,637.16, 23,455.20 and 6,021.38 is: 9,031.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,637.16 : 23,455.20 = 6,021.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,637.16/23,455.20 = 6,021.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,637.16x = 23,455.20 × 6,021.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,637.16x = 141,232,672.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,232,672.18/15,637.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,031.86

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