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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,903.90, 23,867.70 and 6,062.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,903.90, 23,867.70 and 6,062.40 is: 9,098.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,903.90 : 23,867.70 = 6,062.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,903.90/23,867.70 = 6,062.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,903.90x = 23,867.70 × 6,062.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,903.90x = 144,695,544.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,695,544.48/15,903.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,098.12

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