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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,421.96, 23,128.08 and 6,059.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,421.96, 23,128.08 and 6,059.17 is: 9,086.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,421.96 : 23,128.08 = 6,059.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,421.96/23,128.08 = 6,059.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,421.96x = 23,128.08 × 6,059.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,421.96x = 140,136,968.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,136,968.49/15,421.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,086.85

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