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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,902.79, 23,853.16 and 6,041.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,902.79, 23,853.16 and 6,041.82 is: 9,062.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,902.79 : 23,853.16 = 6,041.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,902.79/23,853.16 = 6,041.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,902.79x = 23,853.16 × 6,041.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,902.79x = 144,116,416.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,116,416.13/15,902.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,062.33

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