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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,420.96, 23,126.58 and 6,058.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,420.96, 23,126.58 and 6,058.17 is: 9,085.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,420.96 : 23,126.58 = 6,058.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,420.96/23,126.58 = 6,058.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,420.96x = 23,126.58 × 6,058.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,420.96x = 140,104,753.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,104,753.16/15,420.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,085.35

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