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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,903.52, 23,864.66 and 6,051.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,903.52, 23,864.66 and 6,051.08 is: 9,080.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,903.52 : 23,864.66 = 6,051.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,903.52/23,864.66 = 6,051.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,903.52x = 23,864.66 × 6,051.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,903.52x = 144,406,966.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,406,966.83/15,903.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,080.19

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