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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,905.40, 23,852.46 and 6,047.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,905.40, 23,852.46 and 6,047.40 is: 9,068.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,905.40 : 23,852.46 = 6,047.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,905.40/23,852.46 = 6,047.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,905.40x = 23,852.46 × 6,047.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,905.40x = 144,245,366.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,245,366.60/15,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,068.96

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