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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,902.92, 23,852.22 and 6,044.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,902.92, 23,852.22 and 6,044.68 is: 9,066.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,902.92 : 23,852.22 = 6,044.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,902.92/23,852.22 = 6,044.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,902.92x = 23,852.22 × 6,044.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,902.92x = 144,179,037.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,179,037.19/15,902.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,066.20

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