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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,905.68, 23,853.12 and 6,042.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,905.68, 23,853.12 and 6,042.58 is: 9,061.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,905.68 : 23,853.12 = 6,042.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,905.68/23,853.12 = 6,042.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,905.68x = 23,853.12 × 6,042.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,905.68x = 144,134,385.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,134,385.85/15,905.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,061.82

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