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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,904.41, 23,859.41 and 6,044.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,904.41, 23,859.41 and 6,044.55 is: 9,067.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,904.41 : 23,859.41 = 6,044.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,904.41/23,859.41 = 6,044.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,904.41x = 23,859.41 × 6,044.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,904.41x = 144,219,366.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,219,366.49/15,904.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,067.89

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