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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,901.90, 23,864.70 and 6,060.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,901.90, 23,864.70 and 6,060.40 is: 9,095.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,901.90 : 23,864.70 = 6,060.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,901.90/23,864.70 = 6,060.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,901.90x = 23,864.70 × 6,060.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,901.90x = 144,629,627.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,629,627.88/15,901.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,095.12

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