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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,905.86, 23,858.02 and 6,044.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,905.86, 23,858.02 and 6,044.38 is: 9,066.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,905.86 : 23,858.02 = 6,044.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,905.86/23,858.02 = 6,044.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,905.86x = 23,858.02 × 6,044.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,905.86x = 144,206,938.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,206,938.93/15,905.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,066.28

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