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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,904.33, 23,856.50 and 6,041.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,904.33, 23,856.50 and 6,041.28 is: 9,061.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,904.33 : 23,856.50 = 6,041.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,904.33/23,856.50 = 6,041.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,904.33x = 23,856.50 × 6,041.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,904.33x = 144,123,796.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,123,796.32/15,904.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,061.92

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