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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,905.03, 23,869.42 and 6,063.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,905.03, 23,869.42 and 6,063.53 is: 9,099.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,905.03 : 23,869.42 = 6,063.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,905.03/23,869.42 = 6,063.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,905.03x = 23,869.42 × 6,063.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,905.03x = 144,732,809.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,732,809.75/15,905.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,099.82

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