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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,901.92, 23,850.72 and 6,043.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,901.92, 23,850.72 and 6,043.68 is: 9,064.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,901.92 : 23,850.72 = 6,043.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,901.92/23,850.72 = 6,043.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,901.92x = 23,850.72 × 6,043.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,901.92x = 144,146,119.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,146,119.45/15,901.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,064.70

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