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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,905.52, 23,854.98 and 6,041.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,905.52, 23,854.98 and 6,041.34 is: 9,060.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,905.52 : 23,854.98 = 6,041.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,905.52/23,854.98 = 6,041.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,905.52x = 23,854.98 × 6,041.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,905.52x = 144,116,044.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,116,044.87/15,905.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.76

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