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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,904.76, 23,860.44 and 6,042.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,904.76, 23,860.44 and 6,042.20 is: 9,064.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,904.76 : 23,860.44 = 6,042.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,904.76/23,860.44 = 6,042.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,904.76x = 23,860.44 × 6,042.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,904.76x = 144,169,550.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,169,550.57/15,904.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,064.55

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