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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,905.41, 23,860.91 and 6,045.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,905.41, 23,860.91 and 6,045.55 is: 9,069.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,905.41 : 23,860.91 = 6,045.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,905.41/23,860.91 = 6,045.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,905.41x = 23,860.91 × 6,045.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,905.41x = 144,252,324.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,252,324.45/15,905.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,069.39

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