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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,902.37, 23,854.41 and 6,042.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,902.37, 23,854.41 and 6,042.51 is: 9,064.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,902.37 : 23,854.41 = 6,042.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,902.37/23,854.41 = 6,042.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,902.37x = 23,854.41 × 6,042.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,902.37x = 144,140,510.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,140,510.97/15,902.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,064.09

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