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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,903.27, 23,845.46 and 6,043.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,903.27, 23,845.46 and 6,043.28 is: 9,061.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,903.27 : 23,845.46 = 6,043.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,903.27/23,845.46 = 6,043.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,903.27x = 23,845.46 × 6,043.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,903.27x = 144,104,642.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,104,642.07/15,903.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,061.32

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